Teaching Assistant - Dacorum, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom - Supply Desk

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    SEND Teaching Assistant - PMLD

    Full or part time

    ASAP, Easter or September 2024


    The School:


    Supply desk is pleased to be working with a special needs school in the Berkhamstead area that prides itself on providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for children with SEND allowing for them to succeed to the best of their ability no matter what challenges they may face.

    The pupils and students have complex, profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and the school supports children from the ages of 2-19.

    The school has excellent facilities and access to a range of resources to provide a rich and stimulating environment for the children.


    This is a chance to diversify your own career and move into an incredibly rewarding role within a SEN setting.

    Applicants with previous experience as an SEND Teaching Assistant (main stream or special needs schools) or candidates with transferrable skills from another profession such as carers or psychology graduates are welcomed to apply.

    You will be responsible for working with children and supporting their complex needs as part of a team of TA's alongside a teacher in a rich and stimulating environment in this SEN school for children with profound and multiple learning difficulties and disabilities (PMLD).

    Supporting students with complex needs including Autism and Asperger's, down syndrome and cerebral palsy
    Previous experience with SEN or have related qualifications (childcare, SEN or psychology)
    Good knowledge of SEND or a passion to support children with SEND
    Able to commit to working fixed days - full or part time and to commute to the Hemel Hempstead area
    Able to assist pupils/ students with personal care

    In addition to top rates of pay, and a commitment to your professional development we can offer you a pension contribution scheme and a dedicated consultant to support you every step of the way.

    Please visit our website .

    Due to the overwhelming response to online advertising, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

    Supply Desk offer a £100 'Golden Hello' for anyone who introduces a teacher/teaching assistant.