Trainee Special Needs Assistant

Lancing, Sussex
Engage Partners

Train to be a Teaching Assistant on our Special Needs programme!

This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates who want to move into a career in teaching. We’ve partnered up with Creative Education to provide in-depth support and training on all areas of supporting Special Needs in Schools.

You will then have the opportunity to be paired with one our partnered Schools, whether your interest be; Complex Needs, Social, Emotional and Mental Health, or Profound Learning Difficulties. There’s something for everyone! Both Primary and Secondary positions available!

About the role:

• Full Time Position – starting ASAP!

• Tailor your programme around your interests – Complex Needs, SEMH, Mainstream, Speech and Language, Autism etc. Develop key skills in these areas!

• Gain a Special Educational Needs, Teaching Assistant Qualification!

• Have access to over 200+ Modules (Phonics, SEND, Classroom practice etc, Supporting additional needs, Understanding Autism, Understanding attachment, Complex Needs)

• Experience what life in different schools is like!

• Be paid between £75 – £85 per day – 8.30am – 3.30pm

About you:

• Be passionate about supporting the development of children

• Be personable, kind and empathetic

• Be versatile, willing to learn and develop your skills

• Be confident, and have a strong sense of behaviour management

• Have some experience with children, or be passionate about doing so

• Driver – preferable but not essential

How to apply:

• You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally-recognised teaching qualification.

• If you are not contacted within 5 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role.

• All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance provided.

• By applying for this role, you are consenting to Engage Education Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the GDPR requirements.