SEN Teaching Assistant Required – Harrogate

Engage Education is a leading education staffing agency that connects dedicated and passionate teaching and supports staff with SEN schools across Yorkshire. We understand the importance of maintaining continuity in education, and our mission is to provide top-quality supply staff to ensure that learning never stops.

One of our partner Alternative Provisions in Harrogate are currently seeking a number of new SEN Teaching Assistants for September 2024. These are full-time, long-term positions that turn permanent after a 12 week training period.

Role overview

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing support to students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). You will work closely with the students to provide aspirational and positive outcomes for pupils with complex SEMH needs, through high quality holistic and academic support and securing students’ physical and emotional wellbeing.

Key responsibilities:

• To assess the needs of pupils and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils’ learning and SEMH development

• Provide one-on-one support to students with complex needs, promoting independence and well-being

• Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment , encouraging social interaction and communication

• Ensure the safety and welfare of students at all times, following relevant protocols and procedures

Requirements:

• Experience in a care background or similar field, particularly with individuals with SEMH needs

• Completion of Moving and Handling training or willingness to undertake this course

• Completion of Team Teach level 2 training or willingness to undertake this course

• Possession of an Enhanced DBS certificate on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).

• Supportive, caring, and nurturing personality with a passion for making a difference.

• Reliable and committed to providing high-quality support to individuals with complex needs.

• Flexibility to work with students across all year groups and adapt to varying needs and requirements.

Salary:

£80 – £120 per day

About us:

We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.

• Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)

• Free CPD sessions

• Your own dedicated consultant

• £50 ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus Amazon voucher

• Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners

How to apply:

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally-recognised teaching qualification.

If you are not contacted within 2-4 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role.

All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance provided.

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