SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives? We have an exceptional full-time SEN Teaching Assistant role available in a warm and welcoming local Primary school in the Stafforshire area.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll have the rewarding opportunity to work closely with pupils, providing invaluable support both academically and emotionally, either individually or in small groups.

Responsibilities of SEN Teaching Assistant:

• Provide support to students with additional learning and behavioral needs
• Engage in 1:1 and group activities aimed at addressing social and academic challenges
• Collaborate with school teachers to implement effective learning strategies
• Cultivate a calm and nurturing learning environment conducive to student growth and development
• Continuously enhance classroom knowledge and skills through active participation and learning

Requirements for SEN Teaching Assistant:

• Previous experience in SEN or educational settings is preferred
• Demonstrated compassion, patience, and empathy towards students
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Flexible availability for both long-term and short-term roles
• Enhanced DBS clearance is mandatory

Opogo Benefits:

• Opogo is a social enterprise committed to maximizing your earnings and flexibility
• Our innovative mobile app empowers you to manage your schedule with ease, providing transparency on pay rates, timesheets, bookings, and more
• Enjoy higher pay rates while keeping costs low for schools, ensuring more opportunities for you
• Take control of your work schedule by accepting or rejecting bookings directly from your phone
• Access our FREE Learn platform offering thousands of educational resources, including Prevent training, autism resources, and up-to-date safeguarding advice from education experts

Opogo Ltd is accredited by the REC, and in accordance with KCSIE 2023 guidelines, any offers of employment are subject to our rigorous vetting, safeguarding, and reference procedures.

Opogo is an equal opportunity employer, and we celebrate diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require any accommodations during the application process, please let us know.