Teaching Assistant Harrogate

DATE POSTED

Subject

KS1 & KS2

Job Branch & Location

Yorkshire - Harrogate

Job Setting & Role

Primary - Support
Supply
£95 - £105 PER DAY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE

About the role:

justteachers are currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist SEN provision attached to a welcoming primary school in Harrogate. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them achieve their full potential.

The role is available to start immediately and will involve working closely with pupils who have a range of special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, communication and interaction needs, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEN.
  • Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and differentiated learning activities.
  • Support pupils with their social, emotional and behavioural development.
  • Help create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.
  • Encourage independence, confidence and positive learning behaviours.
  • Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals to support individual pupil needs.
  • Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff.

 

Pre-requisites:

  • Experience working with children with special educational needs in a school or similar setting.
  • A caring, patient and proactive approach.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • The ability to remain calm and resilient in challenging situations.
  • Knowledge of autism, ADHD, SEMH or communication needs would be advantageous.
  • A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential.

 

Job Reference: JT25FB164610

PLEASE APPLY BELOW, OR CALL US NOW ON 01274 905 440

Justteachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS including a children’s barred list check and where applicable a vulnerable adults barred list check is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days, you can though still apply to be considered for similar roles that we have available.

Justteachers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success and are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the schools we support. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection processes are fair and conducted on the basis of merit, qualifications and abilities, against objective criteria. Policies ensure fair treatment, encourage diverse representation, support flexible working, and foster an inclusive environment free from harassment, with compliance often mandated by employment legislation. There shall be no discrimination against candidates because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

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