Are you a SEND TA looking for a new challenge and opportunity?
If so, you might be interested in joining the Hays Education Team working with a brilliant, forward-thinking Primary School located in Bradford.Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to achieve their full potential and enjoy learning? Do you have experience in working with children with a range of SEND and additional learning needs (ALN)? Do you want to join a supportive, positive, caring and safe school that values every child as an individual and celebrates their successes?
If you answered yes to these questions, then this Primary School might be the place for you. The school is looking for an enthusiastic, creative and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant (TA) to join the team on a temp to perm basis and help provide high-quality education for all their pupils.The role is to support two different children, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. One child is in Year 1. The child has autism and has previously been non-verbal but has begun to speak a few words. The other child is in reception. This child also has autism and is completely non-verbal. This child is severely autistic. The child does not display aggressive behaviours but is very unresponsive, displays sensory-seeking behaviours and needs constant supervision and support.As a SEND TA, you will work under the guidance of teaching and SEND teaching staff, undertaking support programmes that enable access to learning for all pupils with SEND and ALN. You will also help the pupils understand instructions and schoolwork using techniques that work for them, encourage pupils' confidence and independence, and provide feedback and assistance to teachers. You will also support the social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) provision for pupils with SEND and ALN, ensuring their safety and well-being.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A minimum of NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification in supporting teaching and learning
- Knowledge of the National Key Stage curriculum, levels 2 through 4
- Knowledge of the broad variety of SEND and ALN that are used
- Experience in working with children with SEND and ALN in a school setting or similar environment
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- A positive attitude, a sense of humour and a willingness to learn
- A commitment to the ethos and values of the school
In return, we can offer you:
- A competitive and transparent pay rate
- A weekly payroll service
- A dedicated and supportive consultant who will match you with suitable schools
- A range of free CPD courses and training opportunities
- A referral bonus scheme for recommending other teachers
- An opportunity to work with a diverse and dynamic group of schools that share a common goal and vision
At Hays Education, we offer a comprehensive and bespoke approach to recruitment and are highly experienced in placing Primary Education Staff into temporary and permanent roles. We offer you guidance and support in finding your next role as you will have a dedicated Primary Consultant who works with numerous schools and Trusts across the Bradford area. Not only will you receive all the support you need from a DfE accredited recruitment expert, while working for Hays you'll also enjoy a range of employee benefits.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. If you know someone who has the skillset for this job, we offer £350 in vouchers for successful referrals, contact me to learn more.
- Refer a friend and receive £350 worth of high street vouchers. Do you know of an individual who applied unsuccessfully for a permanent/long-term teaching job who you believe would be suitable for full-time job roles? Or that is currently working for another agency that may be interested in discussing the positions further? In return for every Primary Teacher you recommend to Hays, who then goes on to work in a teaching job for us, we will give you £350 of high street vouchers.
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