SEN Teaching Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location:

North West England, Lancashire, Blackpool

Job Type:

Temporary, Full-Time hours

Primary Industry:

Education and Training

Salary:

£11.85 - £12.50 Per hour

Job Duties:

• Provide support to students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in the classroom
• Assist the class teacher in implementing individual education plans for students with SEN
• Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Support students with personal care needs, as required
• Monitor and record student progress
• Communicate effectively with parents and other professionals

Required Qualifications:

• Relevant experience working with children or individuals with SEN
• Good understanding of SEN support strategies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Education:

Minimum of GCSEs in English and Maths

Experience:

Experience working in a similar role is desirable

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
• Ability to adapt to the needs of individual students
• Strong organisational skills
• Patience and empathy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools
• First Aid certification

Working Conditions:

This role involves working in a classroom setting within a school environment. The candidate may need to provide personal care assistance to students with SEN. The position requires the ability to be patient, empathetic, and adaptable to the varying needs of students.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.