Specialist Teaching Assistant Lichfield - Tamworth
SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Lichfield
Hours: Monday to Friday (8:30am to 3:30pm)
Weekly Salary: £425 to £450Contract: Temporary (Options to go perm)
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
Are you looking for a new challenging but rewarding role?
Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to join an OFSTED-rated 'OUTSTANDING' Specialist School in Lichfield. This exceptional school caters to students aged 11 to 18 with additional needs, including autism and ADHD. These students benefit from tailored support during lessons and often follow an EHCP.Your role will be to inspire and guide each learner, ensuring they feel supported throughout their educational journey.
Nestled in a beautiful setting, the school has cultivated a warm and welcoming atmosphere where both students and staff thrive. Operating hours are Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. The school delivers personalised learning plans designed to meet each pupil's unique needs, complemented by therapeutic activities provided by its psychology and occupational therapy teams.
Boasting outstanding facilities, including food technology suites and music departments, the school maintains small class sizes of around eight students. As a Teaching Assistant, you will provide one-on-one support during lessons, demonstrate confidence in managing challenging behavior, and help students remain engaged and achieve their potential.
Requirements:
- Experience with Special Educational Needs
- Experience working with children
- Experience with challenging behaviour
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Willing to complete a DBS or have a DBS which is already on the update service
- Have a passion for education.
- Positive ‘can do’ attitude
- Adaptable and versatile
- Eager to help vulnerable and young people to lice happy fulfilling lives.
If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the education of young people, we would love to hear from you.
If you would like to apply for this role, please send a copy of your updates CV.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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