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The Staff Room Agency Limited is looking for SEN Teaching Assistant’s to work in various primary schools in Lutterworth and the surrounding area, to fill temporary (short to long-term) assignments. These positions offer a valuable opportunity to gain further SEN experience while making a meaningful contribution to children’s learning and development.
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with SEN children on either a small group or 1:1 basis, following the direction of the teacher. This will involve working with the children to support their individual needs whilst following directions shown in their EHC plan. The roles may also involve preparing resources and managing pupil behaviour. Positions may include supporting children that have been diagnosed with either Autism, ASD, Moderate Learning Difficulties, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia or have Behavioural issues.
If you are considering working as a supply TA, please get in contact today.
We also work with schools located in the following areas: Market Harborough, Rugby, South Leicester and surrounding villages.
What can The Staff Room Offer You?
• Short to long-term assignments
• Regular work that’s local to you
• Interesting roles with opportunities to develop your own talents
• You will be thoroughly supported every step of the way by a very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful team
The Staff Room Requirements
Essential
• You must have at least 6 months experience within the last 3 years supporting children’s learning within a childcare environment or organisation
• You can work in a variety of different settings – including on a 1:1 basis with a child or a group of children with SEN
• You must have a desire to help and assist potentially vulnerable children and to understand the individual needs of children you are supporting
• You must be energetic, motivated and patient
• You must show initiative and the ability to work confidently on your own or as part of a team
• You will need to satisfactorily complete all safeguarding checks to include DBS, children’s barred list, Teaching Regulation Agency checks and professional references (at least 1 x reference MUST be from childcare related employment which will be able to comment on safeguarding over a minimum 6 month period)
You must also hold GSCE English and Mathematics or equivalent qualifications.
Desirable
• Any qualifications relating to childcare or education
• An NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistant’s
• Team Teach training
• Experience working with a child or group of children with ASD and complex needs
• Experience with PECS, Makaton and Team Teach
• Able to assist pupils with personal care and toileting
Why work for The Staff Room?
• We pay our support staff excellent rates of pay
• We pay via our own in-house PAYE department which is completely free. If you are looking to register with an agency ensure they offer a free payroll service as hidden umbrella costs will make a substantial difference to your take home pay
• We work strictly within the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR), to provide our teachers and support staff with basic equal employment rights and conditions, to include equal pay after the qualifying period
• Subsidised training and free Safeguarding in Education training
Are you ready to find the perfect job? Then give our friendly consultants a call on: 01858 457260 or complete the contact form below.
This role will involve contact with children and you will be engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
The Staff Room Agency Limited, Newton House, Kings Park Road, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6LG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. To register with The Staff Room we will be required to complete various safeguarding checks in accordance with DfE ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ statutory guidance. Please note this will also include an online and social media search. To work in the role applied for, you will be required to hold the appropriate qualifications, training and experience. If the advert is for a temporary position, in some cases, the option to make the role permanent may become available at a later date. We ensure all our candidates have completed safeguarding training as part of the registration process. This will be provided to you free of charge. The role you are applying for is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An Enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants prior to employment. For details of our privacy policy, please visit our policies page on our website. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. The Staff Room is an equal opportunities employer.
