SEN Teaching Assistant

Start Date: January 2024

Location: Stalybridge, Greater Manchester

Contract: Full-time, Temporary (through Teaching Personnel)

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Are you passionate about supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and making a positive impact on their education? Teaching Personnel is working with a secondary school in Stalybridge to recruit a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team in January 2024.

About the Role:

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students with a range of learning needs in a secondary school setting. Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to students with SEN, both inside and outside of the classroom.
• Assisting with tailored learning plans and adapting resources to meet individual needs.
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional well-being.
• Helping students develop social and communication skills.
• Monitoring and tracking student progress, offering feedback where necessary.
• Supporting students with additional needs, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and physical disabilities.

Key Requirements:

• Experience working with students with SEN is desirable, but not essential.
• A caring and patient approach to supporting students with additional learning needs.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate with staff, students, and parents.
• A proactive attitude and a passion for education.
• Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check or willingness to obtain one.
• Teaching Personnel will provide full support and training, helping you to further develop your skills in the SEN field.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Access to a variety of professional development opportunities.
• Support from a dedicated team, including ongoing guidance and advice.
• Competitive pay, based on experience.
• Flexible working options and opportunities for career progression within education.

If you are looking to make a difference in the lives of students with SEN, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

How to Apply: Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and passion for supporting students with SEN to Teaching Personnel. We are excited to hear from you!

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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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