Job Description:

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire (NN3)
Position: Full-Time Teaching Assistant
Setting: Specialist SEND School

TimePlan Education is currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND school in Northampton on a full-time basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs and wants to make a genuine difference every day.

You will be working alongside experienced teachers and support staff to provide personalised support to pupils with a range of complex needs, including autism, severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties, speech and language needs, sensory needs and physical disabilities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils with their learning and development
• Providing one-to-one and small-group support
• Encouraging communication, confidence and independence
• Supporting pupils to engage with classroom activities
• Helping pupils develop essential life and social skills
• Using a range of communication strategies and resources
• Supporting personal care where required
• Creating a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment
• Working closely with teachers and the wider support team
• Celebrating and encouraging every pupil's individual progress

The successful candidate will be:

• Caring, patient and empathetic
• Passionate about working with children and young people
• Confident supporting pupils with complex SEND
• Reliable, adaptable and resilient
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Committed to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
• Willing to learn and develop their SEND knowledge

Previous experience working within a SEND setting is desirable but not essential. We are particularly interested in candidates who have the right attitude, patience and commitment to supporting young people.

At TimePlan Education, we pride ourselves on providing our candidates with excellent opportunities across the education sector.

When you work with us, you can expect:

• Dedicated support from your recruitment consultant
• Access to long-term and permanent opportunities
• Competitive rates of pay
• Opportunities to develop your SEND experience
• A straightforward registration and compliance process
• Ongoing support throughout your placement

If you're a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding full-time opportunity in a specialist SEND setting, TimePlan Education would love to hear from you.

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