1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant — Shape a Child’s Progress

Empowering Learning Ltd; Boothstown; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Consultant support

Professional development

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd in Salford is seeking a dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with additional needs. You will be the consistent, trusted adult who helps them feel safe, understood and ready to learn. This is a long-term role with the potential to go permanent for the right person.

The role offers 1:1 support, collaboration with SENCo and external professionals, and the chance to build skills for SEN, psychology, therapy or teaching careers within a supportive SEN team.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN in school or similar setting (or strong desire to move into SEN).
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Ability to build trust and positive relationships quickly.
• Confidence responding to challenging behaviour in a positive, consistent way.
• Reliability and a real commitment to the pupil's progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with additional needs, which may include Autism, ADHD, SEMH or communication difficulties.
• Support emotional regulation, communication and social development.
• Adapt activities and resources so the pupil can access learning.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCo and external professionals.
• Follow and contribute to support plans, and record progress.
• Help create a calm, structured and inclusive environment.

Job description

Empowering Learning Ltd in Salford is seeking a dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with additional needs. You will be the consistent, trusted adult who helps them feel safe, understood and ready to learn. This is a long-term role with the potential to go permanent for the right person.

The role offers 1:1 support, collaboration with SENCo and external professionals, and the chance to build skills for SEN, psychology, therapy or teaching careers within a supportive SEN team.