SEND Teaching Assistant

About Us:

We are a welcoming and inclusive school located in Peterborough, committed to providing the highest standard of education for all students. Our mission is to ensure every child has the support they need to thrive, particularly those with Special Educational Needs (SEN). We are currently looking for a dedicated and passionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team immediately and make a positive impact on our students’ learning journeys.

Role Overview:

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with our SENCo (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) and class teachers to support students with a variety of learning needs. You will help create an inclusive and nurturing environment that allows every child to flourish academically, socially, and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one or small group support for students with special educational needs, including those with autism, dyslexia, and physical or emotional disabilities.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of differentiated lessons.
• Support students with personal care where required, following safeguarding guidelines.
• Encourage positive behavior and provide emotional support to students.
• Collaborate with class teachers to adapt lesson plans and materials to meet the needs of individual learners.
• Help track student progress and provide feedback to the SENCo and class teacher.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students at all times.

About You:

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting students with special educational needs and making a difference in their lives.
• Experienced in working with children, ideally in a school setting (experience working with SEN is desirable but not essential).
• Patient, empathetic, and able to build positive relationships with students.
• Flexible, reliable, and able to adapt to different teaching methods and learning environments.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Qualifications:

• A relevant qualification in education (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification) is desirable, but not essential.
• A commitment to professional development and continuous learning.

Benefits Of Working With Affinity Workforce –

• Flexible working hours.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.
• Guaranteed pay scheme*.
• Access to our exclusive online CPD courses and additional training.
• Up to £200 referral scheme* when you refer a successful candidate.

Affinity Workforce Solutions are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.

Affinity Workforce is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Affinity Workforce operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.

*All applicants are subject to strict vetting procedures and will be asked to provide right to work in the UK, DBS and references.

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