SEN Teaching Assistant
Contract Type: Term Time Only, Temporary but ongoing/long-term
Excell Supply are currently recruiting for SEN teaching assistants to work with Children with various additional needs in a school based in Shrewsbury. This is a full time role, but part-time options may be considered.
To be considered for these roles, you will need to be someone who has a caring and nurturing personality, who has the ability to build rapport with children, but also the ability to effectively manage challenging behaviour.
A teaching assistant/childcare or relevant qualification and/or experience with children/adults in an educational or care setting is extremely advantageous.
As a TA your role and responsibilities include:
* Providing support to a child on a 1:1 basis
* Promoting good behaviour / managing challenging behaviour
* Aiding pupils in their learning as effectively as possible
* Helping children with additional educational needs
* Providing feedback on learning and development to the teacher
* Creating and maintaining an orderly and supportive learning environment
We are looking for the following qualities in applicants:
* Friendly, positive and pro-active attitude
* Passion for education
* Ability to use initiative
* Reliability
* Good communication skills
What to expect from Excell Supply