SEND Teaching Assistant in Coventry, West Midlands

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Coventry
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £95 - £115 per day

Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young people with additional learning needs?

Do you have the patience, resilience and confidence to support students with SEND and help them overcome barriers to learning?

Are you looking for flexible work in a secondary school where you can make a positive difference to students' education?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream Secondary School in Coventry, supporting students across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4. The school is looking for a dedicated and adaptable SEND Teaching Assistant who can help create a positive and inclusive learning environment where students with additional needs feel supported and encouraged to achieve their potential.

The school is looking to take on a SEND Teaching Assistant for part-time, day-to-day work starting immediately. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will provide 1:1 and small group support to students with a range of special educational needs, including Autism / ASD, ADHD, SEMH and learning difficulties where required, working alongside teaching staff to adapt learning activities, manage behaviour positively and encourage student engagement and independence.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable

• Experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities / SEND

• Experience working with secondary-aged students across KS3 and KS4

• An understanding of additional needs such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH and learning difficulties

• Strong behaviour management and communication skills

• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach to supporting students with individual learning needs

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

• Market leading rates of pay

• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this SEND Teaching Assistant position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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