The team at Ortus Recruitment work in collaboration with Primary/SEN schools and bring them together with individuals looking for opportunities in the education sector. We are dedicated to providing specialised and ongoing support to educators looking for full-time and long-term roles within schools in their local area. We work with a number of schools, all rated ‘Good‘ or ‘Outstanding‘ by Ofsted, with supportive senior leadership teams and opportunities for further career progression.

As a Year 3 SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for development to thrive and children to learn, play and grow. You will lead numeracy, literacy and reading interventions in small groups to raise attainment, liaise with parents/carers, manage behaviour in the classroom, supervise playtime and organise the classroom.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide a safe and nurturing environment
• Support children with SEN including ADHD
• Lead numeracy and literacy interventions in small groups
• Work 1:1 with a child that has ADHD
• Manage behaviour effectively
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities to promote learning and development
• Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues

Role Requirements:

• Previous experience working with KS2
• Previous experience working 1:1 with SEN
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with young children

Benefits of working with Ortus:

• £85 – £105 daily rate (PAYE, NO UMBRELLA COMPANY FEES)
• Opportunities for training and CPD courses to enhance skillset
• Potential to secure permanent contract after 20 working weeks
• Potential to be placed on teacher training programme
• Generous referral scheme
• Continuous support/advice from specialist consultants

Ortus Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates applying to posts through Ortus Recruitment must undertake or have undertaken the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application form.

The school are looking to trial candidates ASAP, so apply today to be considered for the role!