Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Leicester, LE2
Salary: £95 - £105 per day
Contract Type: Temporary (Temp to perm for the right candidate)

About the Role:

A friendly and supportive primary school in the LE2 area is seeking a committed SEN Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a pupil with ADHD. This is a full-time role (8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday) starting immediately and continuing until the end of the academic year. The school, medium in size with a welcoming team, may offer a permanent position to the right candidate. This is a great opportunity to join a nurturing setting and make a real impact on a child’s learning journey.

Key Responsibilities of a SEN Teaching Assistant:

Build trusting relationships with students using a restorative approach.
Support students with complex mental health and emotional needs.
Help demonstrate the value of education to students.
Assist in creating a safe and nurturing learning environment.
Work closely with teachers and other support staff to ensure each student receives the necessary care and guidance.
Working 1:1 with students offering extra support

Key Requirements of a SEN Teaching Assistant:

Teaching Assistant Level 2 or equivalent
A sincere passion for working with children who have special educational needs.
The ability to build strong, comfort-based relationships with students.
A genuine interest in understanding the challenges faced by young people with mental health and trauma issues.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Resilience and adaptability to deal with a variety of emotional and behavioural challenges.

Will have a Clear Enhanced DBS (Child Workforce/ Child and Adult Workforce) registered to the Update Service. – If you don’t already have a DBS, we can help you apply for one.

Why Join Us?

Daily exposure to the complexities of mental health and educational challenges.
A supportive working environment focused on restorative practices.
All training and support provided by the school with their excellent training system

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be required to undergo thorough background checks, including a DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including providing an enhanced DBS on the update service or completing an application for a new check.

For more information or to register your interest in “SEN Teaching Assistant” role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.

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