SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Primary Teaching Assistant

I am currently working with a two-form-entry primary school near Horsforth, Leeds, who are looking for a specialist SEN teaching assistant to work 1-1 with a pupil in year 2.

Working as a teaching assistant you will be required to support this pupils transition back into the classroom by having a calm and reassuring manner, liaising with parents and carers about the child's behaviours and emotions and by being encouraging and pro-active with them. The pupil is in the process of being diagnosed autistic and requires additional support in class to remain focused and manage behaviour outbursts that can disrupt class learning

Ideal Candidate

• Hold at least a Level 2 or 3 qualification
• Have a calm and patient manner with the ability to think on your feet
• Be engaging and enthusiastic towards students progress at all levels
• Have experience working with children and young people (special educational needs experience is not essential)
• Be looking to pursue a career in education
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Hold an advanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one, Teaching Personnel can support with this.

If you think the above position is what you have been looking for or would like to find out more about this position and the other opportunities available through Teaching Personnel, then please apply via the link below or contact Rav the Leeds Primary Team.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see faqs for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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