SEND Teaching Assistant Role

SEND Teaching Assistant Location: Staffordshire (ST48) Full-time or part-time contract available IMMEDIATE START Are you a go-getter who will get stuck in and not shy away from a challenge? Simply Education is looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives, We are recruiting for a lovely school in ST48 who provide education for children with SEMH needs, the school believe in helping young people developing vital skills to enable them to be independent, they nurture their pupils to ensure they feel supported and valued and are looking for someone to join the team who shares these values and is able to get stuck in with the children so that you are able to go home at the end of a working day and feel accomplished. This role is a long-term role with the potential to go permanent for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities: •Provide support to teachers by assisting with lesson planning, preparation of classroom materials, and implementation of lessons. •Work one-on-one or with small groups of students to reinforce learning concepts and provide academic support. •Assist with classroom management and behaviour intervention. •Communicate regularly with teachers and parents regarding student development. •Create a positive and encouraging learning environment for all students. •Build and nurture positive relationships with both staff and children. •Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment. Requirements: • Experience working with children in an educational setting ( OR have transferable skills i.e ran a club for young people, coached a team , cared for children ) • Knowledge of child development and various learning needs. • Strong communication, patience, and organisational skills. • Ability to follow directions and work collaboratively with teachers. • Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification would be preferred but not essential. The key benefits of working with Simply Education are… • Your own dedicated consultant with around the clock access via phone. • Access to our Educational Development Managers who provide free CPD training. • Email and SMS confirmation of bookings. • £75 refer-a-friend scheme. • FREE 2-day teaching assistant course provided. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone wanting to gain some experience in SEND/ SEMH. If you like the sound of this role or would like some more information, then don’t hesitate in contacting us! Please click apply and send us a copy of your CV or if you would like an informal chat about the job role, please contact Kayleigh Hart on (url removed) or call our cheshire branch on (phone number removed). * As part of the recruitment process, all candidates are required to have 2 years referencing, provide a 10-year history of education/work and have an enhanced DBS check completed. All offers are subject to satisfactory background checks