Overview
PK Education is looking for a Psychology Graduate for a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant role. We are working with a school in Sheffield that has a large number of children with Special Educational Needs in their Primary school. The role is to start in November on a trial basis to ensure the right fit for the school and children.
The school is seeking a Psychology Graduate to support children both academically and socially within KS2. Experience with Special Needs is not essential, but you should have an interest in this area and be willing to learn on the job with the support of the school and outside agencies. You would be working with a few children on a 1:1 basis throughout the week, with some needing support with social and emotional health. The school requires someone who can be flexible and adapt to the needs of the children while working alongside teachers and the SENCO.
Responsibilities
* Provide 1:1 support to pupils in KS2 across the school day.
* Support academic learning and contribute to social and emotional development.
* Collaborate with teachers and the SENCO to plan and deliver targeted support.
* Remain flexible and adapt to the needs of individual children.
Qualifications / Requirements
* Reference information for the last five years.
* UK eligibility to work.
* An enhanced DBS via the update service or willingness to obtain one.
* The ability to be flexible and adaptable on a daily basis.
What we offer
* Competitive rates of pay.
* Free continuing professional development (CPD) training.
* Ongoing support from recruitment specialists with extensive educational experience.
* Bonus refer-a-teacher payment scheme.
* Opportunity to work with a wide range of schools across the South Yorkshire area.
* CV and interview advice and support.
PK Education is a leading supply teaching agency. We provide schools with the teaching, support and SEN staff they need to be successful, while helping teachers, teaching assistants and nursery staff find rewarding work that furthers their careers.
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