Teaching Assistant, SEND - #1718674

Job Advertisement: Teaching Assistant with Special Needs Experience
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Pay: £100 - £110 per day
Contact: Alec Stott | **********@teacheractive.com | 01392 693313

TeacherActive is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant with Special Needs Experience to join a supportive school environment in Plymouth. This role requires a proactive individual with a passion for supporting children with additional needs, particularly those stemming from trauma and social-emotional mental health challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the classroom teacher in providing tailored support for students with special educational needs (SEN).


• Work closely with children who have additional needs, particularly those affected by trauma and social-emotional difficulties.


• Create a nurturing and safe environment that fosters emotional and academic development.


• Support children with behavioural needs and implement strategies to support positive learning experiences.


• Foster strong communication with parents and other staff members to ensure the best outcomes for students.

Requirements:

• Previous experience supporting children with special needs, particularly those with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties.


• Ability to work effectively in a classroom setting and provide 1:1 or group support as needed.


• Must drive and have access to your own car.


• Passionate, patient, and empathetic approach to working with vulnerable children.


• Ability to manage challenging behaviour and implement appropriate strategies.


• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented attitude.

If you are an experienced and dedicated Teaching Assistant with a genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of children, we want to hear from you!

We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to our team!

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

Register with TeacherActive or learn more about our services.