SEN Teaching Assistant

4758767
  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Leicester
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Sen
  • Industry

    Education & Training
  • Pay

    £13.50-14.50

SEN TA job in Leicester

  • Location: Leicester
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Full-Time & long-term role (term time only)
  • Working hours: 8.30am–4pm

Hays is in partnership with an Ofsted ‘Good’ Sixth Form College located in Leicester. They are seeking a compassionate, proactive, and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with a range of additional learning needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and SEMH difficulties.

Your role:
  • Provide 1:1 or small group support to students with a range of special educational needs, including Autism, ADHD and social, emotional and mental health difficulties.
  • Work closely with teachers and therapists to deliver tailored interventions.
  • Use creativity, patience, and empathy to help students build confidence and independence.
  • Foster positive relationships and help create a safe and inclusive learning environment.
What you'll need to succeed:
  • Experience working with children and/or young people with SEN, particularly SEMH, ASD, and ADHD (in an educational setting)
  • Resilience, empathy, and adaptability to meet diverse needs.
  • Able to use initiative and be proactive
  • Strong at building trust and relationships with young people
  • An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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