SEND Teaching Assistant

• Behaviour Support Worker  

• Retford

• Immediate Start 

 
Teachers UK are working in partnership with a SEND school in Retford and are seeking multiple TA’s to start ASAP with the view of going permanent after a sucessful transition period. The school caters for children aged 5-18 who have SEMH needs, ASC, ADHD and Complex Care needs, often due to trauma. The school has only recently opened and are in a big growth period for both enrolling new staff and students. Training can and will be provided and there are constant opportunities to develop within this role. 

Duties include: 

• Working with small groups or on a one-to-one basis 

• Support the class teacher in addressing the needs of the pupils 

• Assist pupils who need particular help with behaviour management to overcome barriers to learning 

• Help to develop and implement IEPs/EHCPs and behaviour management strategies 

 
The ideal candidate will be: 

• Have an understanding of needs including BESD, EBD, SEMH and other SpLD 

• Be patient, resilient and empathetic to students’ individual needs 

• Experience of working with children and young adults as either a Youth Worker, a Sports Coach or within an education setting would be advantageous 

• An up-to-date DBS that is on the DBS Update Service (or be willing to undertake a new one) 

• Proof of Safeguarding at a minimum of Level 1 (or be willing to undergo online training) 

 
Teachers UK is a leading education recruitment agency placing Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Cover Supervisors, HLTAs and Nursery Nurses into Schools and Nurseries across the East Midlands. 
 
Benefits of working with Provide Education: 
• Competitive daily rate (£93 to £110 per day, dependent on experience) 
• PAYE paid weekly 
• Long-term stability 
• Access to specialist SEN training and CPD opportunities 
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement 
• £150 refer a friend scheme (T&Cs apply) 
 
Safeguarding & Compliance 
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and candidates to share this commitment. 
Our recruitment processes follow Safer Recruitment guidelines in line with current legislation, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Working Together to Safeguard Children. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check. 
We are also committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and are happy to make reasonable adjustments where required. 

 
Please apply below or send your CV to charlotte.schofield@teachers-uk.co.uk

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As part of our registration process, you’ll need an enhanced DBS check and we’ll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.