Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Hereford
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £14.25 - £15.00 per hour

Are you a caring and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young people with additional learning needs?

Do you enjoy helping young people develop their independence through practical learning and essential life skills?

Are you patient, adaptable and looking for a rewarding opportunity within a specialist college setting?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist private college based in Hereford, HR1, supporting young people aged 16 to 24 with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and complex learning needs. The college provides a supportive and nurturing learning environment, with a strong focus on practical learning, developing independence and equipping students with essential life skills to prepare them for adulthood.

The college is looking to take on a proactive SEN Teaching Assistant on a full-time, temporary basis with an immediate start. The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will support students across the provision, assisting with practical learning activities, encouraging positive engagement and providing individualised support to help young people develop their confidence, communication skills and independence.

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will have:

• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent is desirable but not essential

• Experience supporting young people with complex needs or Special Educational Needs (SEN) is desirable

• An interest in supporting young people aged 16 to 24 within a specialist education setting

• The ability to engage students through practical learning and life skills activities

• A proactive and adaptable approach to supporting individual learning needs

• A caring, patient and nurturing personality with strong communication skills

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

• Market leading rates of pay

• TeacherActive Referral Scheme: Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this SEN Teaching Assistant position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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