SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant (Full time) Sheffield £420.00 - £445.00 per week (Temporary) Start date: 04/11/2024 – 18/07/2025 The Role The role of a Teaching Assistant will be suitable for candidates who have the commitment, passion and resilience to make a difference to pupils who have a range of social, emotional, mental health (SEMH) and special educational needs, such as ADHD, Autism and ACES. Teaching Assistants work under the guidance of senior staff within an agreed system of supervision, working flexibly across the provision in response to the needs of pupils. As part of a specialist team, Teaching Assistant play an important role in helping to create a stimulating, safe and structured environment for pupils with complex needs When pupils are regulated, Teaching Assistants support pupils’ long-term development through the planning and delivery of interventions, coaching conversations and therapeutic activities or by providing general support in the classroom under the guidance of a teacher. Requirements The desired Teaching Assistant will have; -          At least 6 months experience in a SEMH, PRU setting, residential or youth work -          Previous experience of working with behaviours that challenge is highly desirable -          Emotional intelligence and the ability to react calmly in stressful situations. -          Have to support all students with consistent, unconditional positive regard, identifying and responding to their individual needs -          The ability to work on initiative and proactively What we offer As a Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:  Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration).  Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability). Social and networking events. Pension contributions. CPD to help with your professional development. Access to a dedicated consultant About us We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.  We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.   How to apply  If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.  Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed) or  #visionsupport