SEN Teaching Assistant

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – January 2025 start

Are you a dedicated Teaching Assistant who is looking to provide 1:1 support for a child with additional needs?

We are currently seeking a passionate 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to work in the Hyndburn area.

Location: Hyndburn, Lancashire.

Pay: £12.90 - £13.50 per hour.

Full-time Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 15:30pm

Responsibilities:

• ·       Build strong relationships with children and their families, through a nurturing approach.
• ·       Be approachable and have regular contact with the child’s family.
• ·       Provide a safe and inclusive environment so that the pupil can achieve their full potential.
• ·       Work collaboratively with the Class Teacher and other professionals such as SENCO, educational psychologists, speech and language therapists. Then be able to implement suggested strategies.
• Recognise and identify gaps in children’s learning and communicate this with the class teacher so that interventions can be planned and delivered.
• ·       Have a calm and consistent approach so that the pupil can have a clear school routine.
• ·       Have a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and a passion for education
• Promote the inclusive school ethos each day.

Requirements:

• ·       Previous experience working with children who have additional needs.
• ·       Level 2 or above Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• ·       An understanding of the National Curriculum.
• An enthusiastic attitude and willingness to learn.
• The highest commitment to safeguarding and ensuring the safety of pupils.
• Enhanced DBS certificate on the update service.
• Experience supporting children with Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

How to Apply: If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and have the relevant experience, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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