Role: Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant Location: Teesside - Middlesbrough, Stockton, Hartlepool Hours: 08:30 - 15:30 Pay Rate: £89 - £95.00 per day Teaching Personnel are currently working with a number of specialist schools throughout the Teesside area and due to an increase in demand we are now looking to expand our pool of support staff. Suitable for all graduates - Willingness and desire to work with children with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and SEMH (Social, Emotional, Mental Health) needs is essential If you're looking for a great start to your childcare career, look no further. We are working with a range of local schools who are looking for staff for part and full time roles. If you are looking to gain experience working with children this could be a great opportunity for you and could lead on to more permanent opportunities. Job Role Specification: Desire and willing to work 1:1 with children with mild learning difficulties Confident, resilient and empathetic Understand the importance of teamwork Have the vision, skills and energy to provide the best opportunity for every child Graduates from the following areas are highly desired: Childcare and Education Psychology Sports / Sports Coaching English and Creative Writing Childhood Studies Drama and Theatre Studies For more information on our flexible working opportunties and to learn about the local schools we work in partnership with please get in touch today. You will be provided with a dedicated consultant who will guide you through the registration process and advise you during your vetting checks, including the process of applying for an enhanced DBS certificate. 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. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website