SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Wirral
Employer: Teaching Personnel

About the Role:

Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistants to join our team, supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across various schools in the Wirral area. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young learners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to pupils with a range of SEND, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, and other learning difficulties.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons that meet the needs of all pupils.
• Implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour management strategies.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive environment, promoting the social and emotional development of the pupils.
• Monitor and report on pupil progress to the class teacher and SENCO.
• Support pupils during break times, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children with SEND in a school or care setting.
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach to working with children.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the varying needs of pupils.
• A relevant qualification in childcare or education is desirable but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS and on the update service or willingness to apply for one.

Benefits:

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Flexible working hours to suit your availability.
• Access to a wide range of CPD opportunities to enhance your skills.
• Dedicated support from a consultant at Teaching Personnel.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with SEND.

How to Apply: If you are passionate about supporting children with SEND and meet the requirements, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter detailing your experience and suitability for the role.

Contact Information: For more information, please contact Charlie Flavell at charlie.flavell@teachingpersonnel.com

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates applying to posts through Teaching Personnel must undertake or have undertaken an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS.

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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.

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.