Teaching Assistants (SEN)

Are you a friendly and enthusiastic individual looking to make a difference in the lives of SEN pupils?

Teaching Personnel are currently supporting a lively and diverse Primary SEN School located in Crawley, this amazing provision caters for Early Years - Year 6 aged pupils with generic special needs such as autism, severe learning difficulties, mobility needs and associated behavioural needs.

The school’s goal is to make learning accessible for pupils; tailoring lessons/activities to pupils’ interests and abilities – Lessons are designed to be super engaging and fun; You can expect a lot of arts and crafts, music and dancing and outside/messy play.

Due to the pupils needs, successful candidate will be physically fit and able to keep up with pupils who may or may not try to make a swift escape! If you find working sat at a desk or on a shop floor underwhelming; This is an opportunity which will not only keep you active but also make a huge impact in the lives of pupils with special needs and disabilities.

If you consider yourself creative, active and resilient this is a perfect opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting an experienced Teacher in providing activities and lessons for pupils
• Ensuring lessons are super engaging and fun
• Providing personal care where required (Requirement)
• Getting stuck in and ensuring every pupil receives the support they need to thrive
• Helping set up/tidy the classroom
• Liaising with parents, external professionals and fellow team members as required
• Following the Schools behaviour and safeguarding policies at all times
• Building amazing relationships with pupils and fellow team members
• Striving to make a difference, every day

Details:

• Daily Rate: £96 per day
• Hours: 8:30 – 15:45, Monday – Friday (Non-Negotiable)
• Contract: Temp to perm; move over to the school’s contract after a successful probationary period
• Benefits: Excellent range of free CPD courses, a friendly consultant to help you transition into the role, pension, only work 38/52 weeks per year!
• Requirements: Enhanced child only DBS (or willing to apply), 24 months of references, Right to work in the UK

For a friendly follow up call with further details, please apply now with your up-to-date CV!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website 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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