Teaching Assistant

Job description

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting pupils with high SEND needs?

Do you have the patience and adaptability to provide effective 1:1 support to a pupil in Year 5?

Are you confident supporting sensory breaks and delivering learning outside of the classroom when required?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a supportive mainstream Primary School in Basford. The school provides a welcoming environment with a strong staff team in place to ensure pupils with additional needs receive consistent and effective support.

The school is looking to take on a Teaching Assistant on a full-time, long-term basis from ASAP until July 2027, working Monday to Friday. The successful Teaching Assistant will provide 1:1 support to a Year 5 pupil with high SEND needs, including facilitating sensory breaks, supporting learning outside of the classroom and adapting activities to meet the pupil's individual needs.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable
• Experience supporting children with SEND
• Experience providing 1:1 support within a school setting
• Confidence supporting sensory needs and regulation strategies
• A patient, caring and adaptable approach
• The ability to work effectively alongside teaching and support staff

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

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