SEND Teaching Assistant needed in Stoke-on-Trent Immediately

SEND Teaching Assistant needed in Stoke-on-Trent Immediately Do you have experience working with people with autism and other SEND needs? Do you live within a commutable distance to Stoke-on-Trent? Are you confident when working with young people with SEMH needs? A SEND school in Stoke-on-Trent are seeking a strong and confident SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. The school caters for students with SEMH, ASD, ADHD and other learning difficulties from years 7 to 11. The school provides an environment for self-discovery, helping to build attitudes of positivity and respect regarding education. As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will be part of a small team assisting the class teacher in delivering lessons to students, as well as providing support outside of the classrooms, while students are in school. This may include working with parents, social workers, and other professionals regarding the students and their needs. Your roles will include, 1:1 work, work in small groups, monitoring the school during lunches and breaks etc. The preferred candidate will have: * Experience in working with special needs (ASC, MLD, SEMH) * Minimum 6 months’ experience working with children and young people * QTS is essential (does not have to be in Maths but experience teaching Maths is essential also). * Excellent knowledge of the National Curriculum * Experience of using communication aids such as British Sign Language, Makaton or PECS is advantageous but not essential. * Enhanced DBS registered or willing to acquire a new certificate. * Can effectively manage behaviour using positive behaviour strategies. * Will be kind, caring and patient when dealing with children who require specialist support. Key Benefits of working with Twenty4Seven Education: * Competitive rates of pay * Your own dedicated and friendly consultant * FREE Safeguarding Training * £100 For All Referral Scheme * Early notification of Training/Courses/Workshops * FREE or heavily discounted CPD Courses (Level 2 TA Course, BSL Certification, Mental Wellbeing of Children Certification and Paediatric First Aid Course) * Further training after completing registration * Minimal Administration If you are interested in discussing the role or would like to apply, then please give us a call on (phone number removed). Twenty4Seven Education provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. As members of the REC Twenty4Seven Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks