SEN Teaching Assistant

Posted 06 September 2024
Salary £77 - £100 per day PAYE
LocationCity and District of St. Albans
Job type Teaching Assistant
Discipline Junior
ReferenceMP182109CT3100-A434562
Contact NameSusan Hart

Job description

Are you a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant who wants to make a positive impact on the lives of children with complex needs? Have you previously worked as a SEN Teaching Assistant in an educational setting, supporting students who require extra help? If so, we have an amazing opportunity for you! Step Teachers are collaborating with a school in St Albans to recruit outstanding SEN Teaching Assistants for day-to-day, short-term, and long-term positions. The school aims to create an outstanding learning environment that nurtures students' social, intellectual, and emotional growth and helps them develop new and existing skills. Successful candidates will be expected to commence their roles without delay.

SEN Teaching Assistant Role:

  • As a SEN Teaching Assistant you should be able to provide one-on-one sessions with special needs kids.
  • Assist with classroom management and create a positive and safe classroom atmosphere.
  • Encourage student participation and engagement in classroom activities.
  • Help maintain a clean and organised learning environment.
  • Communicate regularly with parents and caregivers to provide updates on student progress and address any concerns.

SEN Teaching Assistant Requirements:

  • Previous experience working with young children, especially in an educational setting, is an advantage.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with children.
  • Willingness to collaborate with teachers and support staff.
  • A commitment to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Enfield, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers are an agency listed as an approved supplier on the Crown Commercial Service and are proud to be REC audited. This ensures we are carrying out comprehensive checks in line with the REC Code of Professional Practice and are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Upon registration, our SEN Coordinators will be subject to a variety of checks including an enhanced DBS check, full references including your most recent employer, and verification of eligibility to work in the UK.

Weekly pay is processed through PAYE. We offer high street, travel, gym membership and many other exclusive discounts, along with physical and emotional well-being services as standard with our pay portal.

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