SEN Teaching Assistant

The Education Network are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant to work within one of our partnership schools based in the South Shields area. We are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who is committed to enhancing the education of children within a classroom. The role will be based in KS1 and you will be responsible for working with small groups of children to deliver intervention sessions.  The successful applicant will have prior experience working as a Teaching Assistant and will need to understand the national curriculum and be able to deliver this to the highest level possible. Candidates must hold a recognised Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or 3) and have recent school experience. 
 
If the role of Teaching Assistant interests, and you meet the following requirements, then we would love to hear from you. 
 

• Level 2/3 or equivalent qualification with recent experience of working within a school (within the last 2 years) 

• Caring and nurturing attitude towards children 

• Full understanding of safeguarding procedures and child protection methods and responsibilities 

• A passion and desire to work with students with additional needs. 

• Ability to be flexible and adapt to new learning environments 

• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with staff and students 

• A valid Enhanced DBS Certificate or a willingness to apply for one 

• Available 5 days a week and able to commit up to the end of the summer term 

 
Working with us 
The Education Network require passionate people of all levels of experience to work for schools and academies across the North East. Whether it’s working as a Teacher, Teaching Assistant or Nursery Nurse, we want to hear from you. Our work is flexible to fit around your lifestyle and commitments as we can facilitate; day-to-day, short and long-term opportunities within our local partnership schools.  
  
Benefits of working with the Education Network 

• Investment in you! We provide access to continued professional development tools free of charge to help you hone your skills and provide you with tools to ensure your career is as successful as possible 

• Weekly pay (PAYE) – No umbrella companies 

• Dedicated support from your consultant. 

• Opportunities to work in many different schools throughout the northeast.  

• Flexible work to fit your lifestyle 

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.