SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Advert: SEN Teaching Assistant (Secondary School)

Start Date: February 2025

Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary (with potential to extend)

Salary: £23,000- £26,000 per annum.

Are you passionate about supporting students with Special Educational Needs?

Do you want to make a difference in a vibrant secondary school environment? Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive secondary school in Gorton starting in February 2024.

About the Role:

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students with a range of special educational needs. You will work closely with both teaching staff and students to provide individual and group support, ensuring that all students can access the curriculum and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students with special educational needs in a secondary school setting.
• Assist with the implementation of individual education plans (IEPs) and behavioural strategies.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support, both inside and outside of the classroom.
• Help create an inclusive learning environment that fosters independence and confidence.

Work collaboratively with teaching staff to deliver tailored lessons and resources.

Provide emotional and behavioural support as needed to help students thrive.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with students with special educational needs is preferred, but not essential.
• A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to working with students.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• A passion for supporting students to achieve their best and grow in confidence.
• A relevant qualification in education or SEN (e.g., Teaching Assistant Level 2 or 3) would be advantageous.

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• Support from a dedicated consultant who will guide you throughout your role.
• Competitive salary paid weekly.
• Access to professional development opportunities, including SEN-specific training.
• The chance to work in a supportive and dynamic school environment.

To Apply:

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

We look forward to receiving your application and helping you take the next step in your career as an SEN Teaching Assistant!

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.
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