SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant Sheffield                          Temporary – Permanent – (Full time position) – flexible working hours available £420 - £465 per week Start date: 11th November 2024 – Flexible start dates Please note: This position is offering a temporary to permanent contract!   The School and Role        This Committed SEND specialist school in Sheffield supports children aged 11-19 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Here you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to fostering a positive learning environment. You will work closely with students, with additional needs such as learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), physical disabilities, and emotional or behavioural challenges, ensuring they receive the support and resources necessary to thrive academically and socially. This school offers an aspirational, personalised, and multi-sensory curriculum designed to ensure students find joy and success in their learning journey. Candidates should be ready to embrace the responsibilities of basic care and hygiene, enabling students to fully access the curriculum, including personal care and feeding needs. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join our specialist school team, supporting students aged 11 to 19 with a diverse range of needs. In this vital role, you will provide tailored support to help our students thrive academically and socially, fostering an inclusive environment where every young person can reach their full potential. If you have a passion for empowering young people with special educational needs and want to make a meaningful impact in their lives, we invite you to apply. Responsibilities:  Support the Class Teacher and Senior Leadership Team in delivering the curriculum and student support.  Promote, encourage and support students in developing independent learning skills. Comply with policies on child protection, health, safety, confidentiality, and data protection; report concerns appropriately.  Ensure all students have equal access to learning opportunities.  Contribute to the school’s ethos and goals, appreciating the roles of other professionals.  Requirements  The desired Candidate will have:   Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), particularly those with speech and language difficulties and autism.  Patience and empathy in dealing with diverse learning and behavioural challenges. Relevant qualifications and experience within education or related fields of work. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Must have a minimum of GCSEs in English and Mathematics, or equivalent qualifications. What we offer 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. Access to free courses such as Team Teach. 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 (url removed) #visionsupport