SEN Teaching Assistant
Job description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Burnley, Lancashire
Pay Rate: Starting from £12.90 per hour
Hours: Full-time or Part-time positions available
Role Overview:
As an SEN Teaching Assistant in a mainstream primary school, you will work closely with teachers and other support staff to provide targeted support for children with special educational needs. This role involves one-to-one support and small group work, helping students with varying needs to engage effectively in their learning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the learning and development of children with SEN.
- Implement individual education plans (IEPs) tailored to each student's needs.
- Collaborate with teachers to adapt lessons and resources.
- Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment.
- Encourage independence, confidence, and self-esteem in students.
- Assist with behaviour management and provide emotional support when needed.
- Provide feedback to teachers, SENCO, and parents regarding student progress.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working with children with SEN is highly desirable.
- A patient, empathetic, and resilient personality.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Relevant qualifications in SEN or Teaching Assistance are an advantage.
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly pay starting from £12.90.
- Opportunities for training and professional development.
- A supportive and collaborative school environment.
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children.
Application Process:
To apply, please submit your CV detailing your experience and interest in working with SEN pupils. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who are passionate about inclusive education.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position will require an enhanced DBS check.
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.
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