Teaching assistants needed in send schools in coventry warwickshire

SEND Teaching Assistants needed in SEND Schools Across Coventry Warwickshire Do you have experience working with young people with additional needs? Are you looking for more freedom and flexibility in your work? Are you trying to gain experience in varied settings? Twenty4Seven Education are looking for eager and experienced SEND teaching assistants to join the team in order to help cover SEND schools across Coventry and Warwickshire on an emergency/short term basis, possibly moving into long term roles. There are a number of specialist provisions is located across Coventry and Warwickshire, catering for students of various ages with SEND, SEMH, challenging behaviours and other additional needs. They are usually smaller sites who pride themselves in creating a trustworthy, motivating and nurturing atmosphere where every pupil is encouraged and inspired to achieve their potential and develop a love of learning. As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will be part of a small team assisting the class teacher in delivering lessons to students, as well as providing support outside of the classrooms, while students are in school. This may include working with parents, social workers, and other professionals regarding the students and their needs. Your roles will include, 1:1 work, work in small groups, monitoring the school during lunches and breaks etc. The preferred candidate will have: * Experience in working with special needs (ASC, MLD, SEMH) * Minimum 6 months rsquo; experience working with children and young people * QTS is essential (does not have to be in Maths but experience teaching Maths is essential also). * Excellent knowledge of the National Curriculum * Experience of using communication aids such as British Sign Language, Makaton or PECS is advantageous but not essential. * Enhanced DBS registered or willing to acquire a new certificate. * Can effectively manage behaviour using positive behaviour strategies. * Will be kind, caring and patient when dealing with children who require specialist support. Key Benefits of working with Twenty4Seven Education: * Competitive rates of pay * Your own dedicated and friendly consultant * FREE Safeguarding Training * GBP100 For All Referral Scheme * Early notification of Training/Courses/Workshops * FREE or heavily discounted CPD Courses (Level 2 TA Course, BSL Certification, Mental Wellbeing of Children Certification and Paediatric First Aid Course) * Further training after completing registration * Minimal Administration If you are interested in discussing the role or would like to apply, then please give us a call on (phone number removed). Twenty4Seven Education provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. As members of the REC Twenty4Seven Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks