SEN Teaching Assistant

Engage Education are recruiting a Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistant in Wakefield for a school which caters for pupils with a variety of additional learning needs. This role will consist of working 1:1 with pupils who exhibit challenging behaviour and complex needs. The school creates and maintains a safe and enjoyable learning environment where all are given a fair and equal chance to succeed within.

The role is confirmed long-term, working 5 days a week.

Duties may include:

• Working 1:1 supporting a student with additional needs and challenging behaviour

• Demonstrating high levels of patience and empathy when dealing with challenging behaviour

• Assisting teachers when implementing their lesson plans by ensuring that the children are engaged and cared for throughout

• Creating and maintaining a safe, positive and enjoyable learning environment even when placed under pressure

• Work closely as part of a quick, efficient and consistent team with other members of teaching staff to provide the best care possible for the pupils

What Engage can offer you:

• Earn up to £500 a week! We pay all our staff in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, so your rate will be equal to that of a permanent employee

• We provide ongoing support and guidance from your own dedicated Engage consultant to assist your development including a wide range of continued professional development (CPD) training sessions. These are completely free to attend and you will be invited to these.

• £150 referral bonus for each of your friends you refer to us when they work 10 days or more.

• We offer our staff wellbeing support, retail and travel offers and discounts

• Experience working in a range of scenarios, with children from a multitude of backgrounds and circumstances including SEN support, ESL (English as Second Language), challenging behaviour support and intervention support.

How to apply:

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. All applicants must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance provided.

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