Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant – SEN TA
Milk Education | Special Education Needs Teaching Assistant Role
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Milk Education are partnered with a Special school in Leeds who have asked for a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant. The school prides itself in diversity and the wellbeing of their students.
As a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) you will work closely with teachers to support the delivery of high-quality education to students, but also work closely with children who need ongoing support for their learning. The ideal candidate will be successful at forming positive relationships with staff and pupils in a diverse and positive environment whilst facilitating children to flourish within all areas of the curriculum and have previous experience supporting pupils with SEND needs in an educational setting.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
Job Duties:
1. Assisting with children’s learning and engaging in lessons
2. Supporting individual and small groups of students in their learning
3. Assisting and supporting the needs of SEN children
4. Supervising students during lessons and break times
5. Carrying out general classroom duties to support the Teacher
Required Qualifications:
6. Recognised TA qualification
7. Enhanced DBS check
Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
8. Experience working in a classroom setting
9. Experience working with SEND children
10. Strong behaviour management skills
11. Inspirational and highly effective in the classroom
12. Creative and dynamic
13. Patient and resilient
14. Good understanding of the national curriculum
15. Strong communication and interpersonal skills in relation to those with SEN
16. Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications:
17. First Aid certification
18. Additional relevant teaching assistant qualifications
Working Conditions:
19. Full-Time hours
20. Work within a supportive educational environment
21. Potential for involvement in extracurricular activities
What Milk Education can offer you:
22. Excellent rates of pay
23. Direct links to local schools
24. Training support sessions
25. Video technology that will increase your chances of securing long-term placements
26. Dedicated Consultants who will cater to your employment needs with 24/7 availability
27. Commitment to quality and safeguarding
28. 24/7 support for interview and observation preparation
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