Are you passionate about supporting students with Special Educational Needs and making a real difference in their lives?Simply Education is seeking a dedicated and experienced Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic school in Newark. This role is to start as soon as possible and is a full-time position, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. The successful candidate will support vulnerable students with a range of different needs, fostering a positive learning environment and promoting academic success. Each day is different so you must be adaptable and have a strong understanding of Special Educational Needs.Key responsibilities:Building Positive Relationships: Establishing trusting and positive relationships with students is essential. Teaching assistants should create a supportive and nurturing environment where students feel safe to express themselves and seek help when needed.Implementing Behaviour Management Strategies: Teaching assistants often assist in implementing behaviour management strategies outlined in students' behaviour support plans. This may involve using techniques such as positive reinforcement, de-escalation strategies, and conflict resolution skills.Providing Emotional Support: Students with SEN needs may require additional emotional support. Teaching assistants should be empathetic listeners and provide encouragement and reassurance to help students cope with challenges and build resilience.Supporting Inclusion: Teaching assistants help promote inclusion by facilitating the participation of students, they may collaborate with teachers to modify activities and assignments to ensure accessibility for all students.The ideal candidate:Level 3 Qualified Teaching AssistantAdaptable, patient and resilientExperience within a SEND school or similar settingCommitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all studentsThe key benefits of working with Simply Education are:Your very own dedicated consultantRefer a friend scheme - earning you up to £100 in Amazon vouchersAccess to our unique Professional Learning Specialists who provide 30 free CPD coursesEmail and SMS verification of bookings with an online diaryCompetitive rates of payAll candidates who register with Simply Education are required to provide references for the previous 2 years of work, as well as complete an enhanced DBS check.If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to send across an up-to-date CV or please call Orissa at your local Lincoln office on 01522 370172.If this job is not quite right for you but you are looking for a job in education, please contact the Lincoln office for a confidential discussion on your career and different opportunities that are available.JBRP1_UKTJ