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SEND Teaching Assistant required in Hereford

Required ASAP

Are you passionate about supporting children in education?

Have you provided 1:1 or small group SEND TA work before?

 Do you have experience supporting children who have SEMH and Trauma?

TeacherActive work closely with a well-respected,  mainstream Secondary School in Hereford, who are looking for a Teaching Assistant with experience in supporting children with SEMH, to join them as soon as possible. The school are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant who can support on a 1-1 basis for the rest of the academic year. There is potential for this role to extend into September 2025. 

The role will be full time. 

The role will include:

Offering a student additional support on a 1-1 basis
Supporting with diverse learning needs
Experience support secondary aged students who have SEMH and/or Trauma
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 who have additional needs
Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with students and staff
Flexibility
A calm nature and someone who can think quickly on their feet
Patience and understanding
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 

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.

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