SEND Teaching Assistant

Join our team as a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Teaching Assistant!

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with diverse learning needs? Do you possess patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to support students in reaching their full potential? If so, we want you to join our dedicated team as a SEND Teaching Assistant!

At Teaching Tomorrow we believe in providing every child with the opportunity to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that students with special educational needs and disabilities receive the personalised support they need to succeed. Your compassion, creativity, and commitment will make a meaningful impact on the lives of our students and their families.

Such potential work across Dunstable and surrounding can range from day-to-day supply, part-time and full-time contracts. Work will be local and across key stages 2 - key stage 5. 

Key Responsibilities:

Providing one-on-one or small group support to students with SEND, both inside and outside the classroom.

Assisting the class teacher in planning and delivering differentiated lessons to meet the individual needs of students.

Creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued and supported.

Implementing behaviour management strategies and techniques to promote positive behaviour and engagement.

Collaborating with parents, teachers, and other professionals to develop and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and support strategies.

Monitoring student progress and providing regular feedback to the class teacher to inform ongoing interventions and adjustments.

Qualifications and Requirements:

-Previous experience working with children with special educational needs and disabilities preferred.
-Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, or special education (e.g., CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools).
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
-Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with children with diverse learning needs.
Ability to adapt to the individual needs and learning styles of students.
A commitment to continuous professional development and learning.

Benefits:

-Flexibility to choose your own schedule
-Opportunity to gain experience in various school settings,
-Competitive pay rates,
-Ongoing support and professional development opportunities,
-Online Timesheets done for you (!),
-Access to a supportive and dedicated team,
-Opportunities for long-term placements and permanent positions.

Teaching Tomorrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants are subject to pre-employment checks including satisfactory references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

We offer payment via both Umbrella and PAYE Services.