SEN Primary Teaching Assistant

Salary: £26,000 per year

SEN Primary teaching assistant – Coventry

PK Education are working with several SEN Schools in Coventry and Nuneaton who are looking to appoint graduates Teaching Assistant positions allowing you to then start your teacher training. This is an ideal opportunity for those looking to gain school based experience before starting teacher training.

PK Education are working with several schools across Coventry who are recruting for support staff, preferably with SEN experience. These positions are an ideal opportunity for graduates looking to gain school based experience to get exposure within a school setting in a paid capacity, supporting your applications to start PGCE or initial teacher training course. The positions on offer are those of Teaching Assistants, meaning the successful applicant will work with pupils across different key stages and support various types of SEN such as Autism, PMLD, SLD and MLD.

The ideal candidate should have the following:

Experience working in a school based setting

Experience working with SEN students.

Flexible and available for full time work during school hours, either part time or full time.

Preferebly hold a full UK driving licence.

Current, valid DBS (update service).

Excellent knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policies.

The ideal candidate for this role of a graduate SEN teaching assistant should be able to demonstrate the following skills:

The ability to adapt quickly to a variety of situations.

Caring attitude and a passion to contribute the learning and development of pupils.

Be a confident person with a warm and friendly approach.

Able to apply behaviour policies effectively.

Salary and Benefits:

Competitive rates of pay from between £26,000 and £26,000 per year (AWR Compliant).

24/7 support and feedback from experienced education consultants.

Exposure and networking opportunities with associated schools.