Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant

£95 - £120 per day

Full job description

We are currently working with a special needs provision in Wakefield and are looking for SEND Teaching Assistants to start ASAP!! As a SEND TA you will be supporting pupils with a range of complex needs and disabilities.

Job Specification

• Assist pupils with physical disabilities and complex medical needs
• To provide quality support to the class teacher and other teaching assistants
• Be willing to work on a 121 basis and small groups
• Be willing to provide personal/intimate care to students aged 2-19
• Support students with their social and emotional development
• Monitor and record the progress of the students and provide feedback to the class teacher and parents when required
• Assist in creating visual aids, resources and learning materials to enhance the learning experience for each student
• Provide positive reinforcement for students and encourage their development

Person specification

• The successful candidate will have experience in a similar setting or have a strong care background
• Has good communication skills and the ability to explain concepts clearly and effectively
• Is patient empathetic and able to build strong working relationships with students and other members of staff
• Has the ability to work as part of a team and also independently when required

If you have a passion for SEND and want to make a difference, apply now for immediate consideration