Teaching Assistant (SEND)
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Learning Support Assistant – SEN - Mainstream school in Wigan.
Are you a caring and resilient individual passionate about supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you have the experience and skills in behaviour management to create a positive, nurturing environment for Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils facing challenges?
Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a Secondary School with a Specialist Resource Base (SRB) in Ashton-in-makerfield. This SRB provides tailored educational and emotional support to Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils who have faced difficulties in mainstream settings due to behavioural and emotional needs. The goal is to help these students develop confidence, positive attitudes, and academic progress.
As a Learning Support Assistant, You will offer one-on-one and small group support, focusing on both academic growth and emotional well-being, while promoting an inclusive, safe, and respectful learning environment.
This role requires someone comfortable working with students who struggle with anxiety and other emotional challenges, helping them to manage their emotions and engage in learning. Building trust and strong rapport will be essential in encouraging students' personal growth and self-esteem, while also tracking their progress, behaviour, and achievements for ongoing reports.
What’s on offer:
- A fulfilling role in a supportive and collaborative educational setting
- £85 - 95 per day, paid weekly through PAYE
- Convenient Ashton location, accessible by public transport
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development in SEMH support and behaviour management
- The chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable students
- Full-time, temp-to-perm position with an immediate start
If you're interested, please reply to this ad to begin your application through Teaching Personnel.
For similar roles, send your CV anthony.bamford@teachingpersonnel.com to register with Teaching Personnel.
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.
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