Sen Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Sen Teaching Assistant

Location: Taunton

Start Date: September

Salary: £90 - £120 per day

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs to achieve their full potential?

Can you confidently manage challenging behaviour while remaining calm, patient and nurturing?

Are you someone who can work independently, use your initiative and get stuck in, knowing that no two days are ever the same in an SEN school?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming school in Taunton that is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every student can thrive. Guided by its core values of Resilience, Respect, Ambition and Belonging, the school empowers students to overcome challenges, value themselves and others, and fulfil their potential within a caring and positive community.

The school is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant in September. The successful Teaching Assistant will support students by promoting positive behaviour, encouraging independence and adapting to the varied nature of each school day. You will need to be proactive, confident using your own initiative and able to build positive relationships whilst maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• Level 2 in English and Maths (essential)
• Experience supporting children or young people, preferably within an SEN environment
• Strong behaviour management skills and the confidence to remain firm whilst knowing when to take a calm, nurturing approach
• A proactive attitude with the ability to work independently and get stuck in where needed
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Excellent communication skills with a resilient and adaptable approach

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
• 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 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.

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