New Directions are currently recruiting Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistants to work across a range of primary, secondary and specialist schools in Sheffield. This is a rewarding opportunity for dedicated individuals who are passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs to thrive in an educational setting.
Roles are available on a daily supply, short-term and long-term basis, offering flexibility to suit your availability.
Responsibilities
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be expected to:
Support pupils with a range of SEN, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties
Work one-to-one or in small groups to support learning and development
Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities
Help create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment
Support pupils with personal care where required
Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you should:
Have experience working with children or young people with SEN (school or alternative settings)
Be patient, nurturing and resilient
Have strong communication and teamwork skills
Hold a valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one)
Be able to provide relevant references
Relevant qualifications (e.g. CACHE, Teaching Assistant qualification, or SEN training) are desirable but not essential.
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What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
A dedicated and expert Account Manager
Regular and varied supply work
Competitive rates of pay
Potential long-term teaching roles
Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
A network of branches across the UK
Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
Recommend-a-friend scheme
Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment
Business in relation
to this vacancy.