Job Description

SEND Teaching Assistant required in Hereford

ASAP start

Do you hold a Level 3 NVQ certificate related to Education or equivalent? Have you provided 1-1 or small group SEND TA work before? Do you have experience supporting children who have SEMH?

TeacherActive work closely with a mainstream Secondary School in Hereford, who are looking for a Teaching Assistant with experience in supporting children with SEMH and/or trauma backgrounds, to join them after them in May 2025. The school are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant who can support on a 1-1 basis for 6 weeks. There is a potential for this to be extended.

The role will include:

• Offering students additional support on a 1-1 basis
• Supporting small groups of students
• Supporting with diverse learning needs
• Experience support secondary aged students who have SEMH and/or trauma backgrounds
• Providing guidance and encouragement
• Providing individualised and flexible support
• Understanding and implementing behavioural management strategies
• Helping create and maintain and positive working environment
• Liaising with the class teacher and SENDCo, SLT, parent s or carers when appropriate
• Monitoring student's progress

Roles requirements:

• At least 12 months experience supporting children in a school environment
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with students and staff
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent behavioural management skills
• Availability to work 8:30-3:30 term time

As a SEND Teaching Assistant through TeacherActive you will receive:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Support from a dedicated team of consultants
• An excellent referral scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• Access to a range of unique positions in our schools

Rate of pay for this role will be dependent on experience and qualifications

If you are interested in a role as a SEND Teaching Assistant, please contact Emily on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed)

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.