SEN Support Assistant
Do you have a passion for transforming the lives of children with special educational needs? If so, Education Network is eager to welcome you to our team. We believe in providing every child with the chance to thrive, learn, and grow, and we are seeking compassionate individuals who align with our mission.
Location: Durham
Position Summary
As an SEN Support Assistant at Education Network, you will be instrumental in helping children with special educational needs reach their fullest potential. Prior experience in this field is not a prerequisite; what matters most is your dedication to making a positive impact. Education Network will offer tailored training and support to help you succeed in this fulfilling career.
Key Responsibilities
- Offer one-on-one or small group support to students with special educational needs
- Assist in the implementation of individualised education plans (IEPs)
- Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
- Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and parents to meet each child's needs effectively
- Encourage both academic and social independence and development in pupils
Essential
- A strong desire to work with children and make a meaningful difference
- Compassion, patience, and empathy towards children with special educational needs
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to learn and adapt to the unique needs of each student
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and follow guidance from experienced professionals
Desirable
- Minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant / Level 6 Qualification - Degree
- Experience working with children with additional needs
Benefits at Education Network
- Continuous professional development
- Employee mentoring program
- Financial planning services
- Flexible working hours
- Pension scheme
- The chance to be part of a team dedicated to positively impacting children with special educational needs
Education Network is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
All candidates seeking employment with Education Network must fully engage with and pass our rigorous safer recruitment process and compliance procedures before any placement or assignment.
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect our staff to share this commitment.
If you are a dedicated and passionate educator excited about the opportunity to teach, gain diverse classroom experiences, and maintain a healthy work-life balance, join our team! Together, we can create ripples of knowledge, inspiration, and success.
Feel free to reach out for a conversation about your teaching career and how Education Network can support your next steps. We look forward to getting to know you better.
The Education Network Offer:
Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.
The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.
The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.