SEN Teaching Assistant

Job title:

SEN Teaching Assistant

Company

Supply Desk

Job description

1:1 Teaching Assistant – Immediate Start (Dover)Are you a compassionate and dedicated teaching assistant looking to make a real difference? Our client, a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Dover, is seeking a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with additional needs. This is an immediate start position, offering a rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in a child’s education.Position Details:

• Job Title: 1:1 Teaching Assistant
• Location: Dover, Kent
• Start Date: Immediate
• Hours: Full-Time
• Contract Type: Temporary, with potential for long-term placement

About the Role:
As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with a specific pupil to provide tailored support, ensuring they can access the curriculum and thrive within the school environment. You will play a key role in fostering the child’s academic, social, and emotional development.Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one support for a pupil with additional needs
• Assist in implementing the pupil’s Individual Education Plan (IEP)
• Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to monitor progress
• Support the pupil in managing their emotions and behaviour, using positive strategies
• Adapt teaching resources to meet the child’s individual needs

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working with primary-aged children, particularly in a 1:1 or SEN support capacity
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to build strong relationships with children
• A good understanding of additional needs, such as autism, ADHD, or speech and language difficulties (desired but not essential)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Enhanced DBS clearance on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rates
• Flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing support and professional development from our agency team
• The chance to work in a nurturing and community-focused school

This role is ideal for a passionate and proactive teaching assistant who is ready to make a meaningful impact. Whether you are experienced in 1:1 support or eager to develop your skills in this area, we would love to hear from you.Please contact Charlee on 01227 450 995 if you have any further questions about this role.Visit www.supplydesk.co.uk for our list of vacancies in the Kent area.Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check and be on the update service, which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.Supply Desk are REC Gold Standard regulated putting us in the top 10% of agencies in the UK!Do you know anyone else looking for work within schools? Refer a friend and earn up to £100https://www.supplydesk.co.uk/register/(AGY)

Expected salary

Location

Dover, Kent

Job date

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 07:14:35 GMT

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