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Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support AssistantRipple Education • Peterlee, County Durham, United Kingdom
Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Assistant

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Assistant

Ripple Education • Peterlee, County Durham, United Kingdom
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
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Job description

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Assistant

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at Ripple Education. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, learn, and grow, and we are looking for compassionate individuals who share our vision.

Location: Peterlee & Surrounding Areas

Position Overview

As an SEN Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping children with special educational needs reach their full potential. We understand that you may not have prior experience in this field, but if your heart truly lies in making a positive impact on the lives of children, Ripple Education will provide bespoke training and support to guide your journey in this rewarding career.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide one-on-one or small group support to pupils with special educational needs
  • Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment for all pupils
  • Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and parents to ensure children's needs are met effectively
  • Encourage independence and development in pupils, both academically and socially

Qualifications/Experience

Essential

  • A genuine passion for working with children and making a difference in their lives.
  • Compassion, patience, and empathy for individuals with special educational needs.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A willingness to learn and adapt to the needs of individual students.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and follow guidance from experienced professionals.

Desirable

  • Minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant / Level 6 Qualification - Degree
  • SEN Qualifications / Training
  • Experience working with SEN children

Ripple Education Benefits

  • Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
  • Employee mentoring programme
  • Financial planning services
  • Holiday Pay
  • Flexitime
  • Pension
  • The opportunity to be part of a team that is making a positive impact on the lives of children with special educational needs.

How To Apply

Option 1: Send us your CV for review. Once our team has reviewed your CV, we will send you an application form to complete and return.

Option 2: Send us an Application Form directly.

As part of our commitment to safer recruitment, we require an application form prior to interview.

Ripple Education is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Any candidates seeking work with Ripple Education must fully engage with and pass our rigorous and robust safer recruitment process and compliance procedures before we can consider them for any placement or assignment with our schools.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect our staff to share this commitment.

If you are a dedicated and passionate educator excited about the opportunity to teach, gain diverse classroom experiences, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Join our team and be a part of the community dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of children! Together, we can create ripples of knowledge, inspiration, and success.

Feel free to reach out to us for a conversation about your teaching career and how Ripple Education can be a part of your next steps; we're eager to get to know you better.

Phone: 0191 73 14 599

Email: info@rippleeducation.co.uk

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