SEND Teaching Assistant – Eye, Suffolk

Do you have experience working with SEND?
Do you have a passion for inspiring children to learn?

Strategy Education are working closely with a school in Eye, Suffolk, that are looking to recruit an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant.

This school is looking for a knowledgeable and experienced SEND worker, to support teachers in the development of specific learning programmes for children. The chosen individual needs to be patient, calm and willing to learn as the school has very good professional development opportunities.

Required qualifications needed to be a SEND Teaching Assistant:
• 5 GCSEs, including English and Maths, at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent.
• Experience in supporting children of the relevant age.

What we look for in a successful SEND Teaching Assistant:
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Be flexible and open to change.
• Be sensitive and understanding.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to use a mix of resources to develop the child’s learning.

Duties of a SEND Teaching Assistant will include:
• To look after the child’s, physical, social, and emotional welfare.
• To provide a safe and healthy environment.
• To follow safeguarding procedures.
• To prepare learning materials under the supervision of the teacher.
• To build up a trusting relationship.

If all the above sounds fascinating to you and you want to continue your career as a SEND Teaching Assistant, please apply below or contact Fay Frost at Strategy Education directly on 01621 600 020.

The successful candidates for this SEND Teaching Assistant role will be subject to various checks including, eligibility to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS disclosure and full references, including one from your most recent employer. Strategy Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.