Details:
- Salary: £85 - 100 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Newham Northumberland
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN-TA) with Specialism in Challenging Behaviours
Location: Newham
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (Term Time)
Pay Rate:
SEN-TA: £85-£100 per day
About Us:
Join our client’s compassionate team at their school situated in the diverse and vibrant community of Newham. We provide a supportive and inclusive learning environment where every student’s unique needs are embraced. Newham is renowned for its cultural diversity and inclusive spirit, making it an enriching place to work and learn.
Role Overview:
They are seeking a dedicated Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN-TA) with expertise in supporting students with challenging behaviours. In this role, you will play a crucial role in providing tailored support, fostering a positive learning environment, and empowering students to overcome obstacles.
Responsibilities:
Provide one-to-one support to students with special educational needs, with a particular focus on those with challenging behaviours. This involves implementing individualised strategies to manage and de-escalate challenging situations, promoting positive behaviour, and fostering self-regulation skills.
Collaborate closely with teachers and other staff members to develop and implement individualised behaviour plans and interventions. This includes monitoring progress, adjusting strategies as needed, and providing feedback and support to the teaching team.
Support students during classroom activities, ensuring their inclusion and participation. This may involve adapting tasks and materials to meet individual needs, providing additional support and encouragement, and promoting positive peer interactions.
Build positive relationships with students, offering encouragement, praise, and emotional support. Utilise empathy and understanding to connect with students and create a safe and supportive learning environment.
Ideal Candidate:
They are seeking a compassionate and resilient individual with a genuine passion for supporting students with challenging behaviours. Experience working in a similar role within an educational setting is highly desirable, particularly experience implementing behaviour management strategies and interventions.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to remain calm and composed in challenging situations. The ideal candidate will be empathetic, patient, and able to build positive relationships with students and colleagues.
A proactive and solution-focused approach to supporting students’ diverse needs is essential. The ability to think creatively, adapt to changing situations, and work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team is key.
Why Join Us:
Make a meaningful impact in the lives of students facing challenges. At our client’s school we believe in the potential of every student and are committed to providing the support they need to succeed.
Join a supportive and inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated. They value the unique perspectives and contributions of every member of our team and strive to create a culture of respect and inclusion.
Daily pay rates and opportunities for professional development and growth. In addition to competitive pay rates, we offer opportunities for training and development, including access to relevant workshops and courses.
Application Process:
If you are passionate about supporting students with challenging behaviours and making a positive difference in their lives, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV along with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Join their Team:
Join their dedicated team of educators and support staff, where your contributions will be valued and appreciated. Together, you’ll create an environment where every student feels supported, understood, and empowered to succeed.
Please note that this is a full-time, long-term position, and only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity?
If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education.
Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance