SEND Teaching Assistant
Middlesbrough
About the role
Connex Education is working with a mainstream primary school in the Middlesbrough area who are recruiting for a SEND Teaching Assistant to work full-time, working with a children with SEND needs on a 1:1 basis
About the school
The primary School is based in Middlesbrough and focuses on creating a nurturing and positive environment where every child can grow and excel. They are looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant who will be a key person and 1:1 support for a number of pupils with additional needs. You will be involved with education health care plans and liaising with the schools special needs co-ordinator to ensure pupils needs are met. Working within this school you will be met by a welcoming team of SEND Teachers and Teaching Assistants working within the schools specialist area. We are looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant who is happy working in small groups and on a 1:1 basis.
Assignment Details
This is a full time role working Monday to Friday, the right candidate MUST be able to work form 8:30am – 3:30pm. The role covers EYFS to year 6.
Benefits of working with Connex Education
1. Competitive daily rate
2. PAYE paid weekly
3. Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development package compromising over 19 courses
4. Funded formal qualifications, from Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HLTA and Level 5 TEFL
5. Career progression via our Care to Classroom setting conversion course
6. Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom
7. Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities
Person Specification
8. Hold a Relevant Qualification in SEND or Teaching Assistant – desirable
9. Have experience of supporting pupils in a school or similar setting
10. Be confident working with small groups or on a 1:1 basis
11. Good Knowledge of different types of Special Needs
12. Have a current DBS on the update service or willing to apply for a new one with Connex