SEND Teaching Assistant Job In Suffolk

Job Description

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants with SEND experience to join our growing team of education professionals. Whether you're looking for flexible daily roles or the stability of a long-term position, we have a variety of opportunities available in schools across Brandon and surrounding areas.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting students with diverse learning needs, enabling them to thrive in a classroom environment. You will work alongside experienced teachers to deliver tailored support and ensure students’ individual needs are met. You must be patient, empathetic, and able to adapt to the varying needs of the pupils you support.

Key Responsibilities of SEND Teaching Assistant:

Assist students with SEND on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
Provide tailored support to students with diverse learning needs, including but not limited to Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and physical disabilities
Work alongside class teacher and other staff members
Support students with daily activities, including personal care where necessary
Promote positive behaviour and provide emotional support to students
Observe and report on student progress and contribute to assessments as required

The SEND Teaching Assistant We Are Looking For?

Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant specifically supporting students with SEND
A genuine passion for supporting children with special educational needs and a commitment to their development
Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with students and staff
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong understanding of SEND and the challenges these students face in the classroom
Relevant qualifications such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent are desirable
A current DBS check (or willingness to apply for one)

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Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Enfield, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers are an agency listed as an approved supplier on the Crown Commercial Service and is proud to be REC audited. This ensures we are carrying out comprehensive checks in line with the REC Code of Professional Practice and are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Upon registration, candidates will be subject to a variety of checks including an enhanced DBS check, full references including your most recent employer, and verification of eligibility to work in the UK.

Weekly pay is processed through PAYE. We offer high street, travel, gym membership and many other exclusive discounts, along with physical and emotional well-being services as standard with our pay portal.

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