Compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant - 1:1 & Small Groups

Tessupply; St Helens; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend scheme

CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Competitive daily rate

Job summary

Operam Education Group is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive mainstream school in Solihull, working with pupils who require additional support to access learning. This full-time, long-term role may involve 1:1 work or small groups and offers a stable placement within an inclusive setting.

You will provide targeted support to pupils with SEND, help adapt activities to diverse learning needs, and assist the class teacher in delivering inclusive lessons.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or SEN TA.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND in a mainstream school setting.
• Understanding of needs such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH or speech and language difficulties.
• Ability to build strong, supportive relationships with pupils.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• A patient, resilient and nurturing approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Adapt learning activities to support different learning styles.
• Support the class teacher in delivering inclusive lessons.
• Help manage behaviour using consistent and supportive strategies.
• Encourage engagement, independence and confidence.
• Work closely with the SENCO, teacher and wider support staff.

Skills

Experience as Teaching Assistant

SEND support experience

Understanding ASD/ADHD/SEMH

Strong communication

Behaviour management

Patient, nurturing approach

Safeguarding commitment

Enhanced DBS on update service

Education

Enhanced DBS on update service

Job description

Operam Education Group is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive mainstream school in Solihull, working with pupils who require additional support to access learning. This full-time, long-term role may involve 1:1 work or small groups and offers a stable placement within an inclusive setting.

You will provide targeted support to pupils with SEND, help adapt activities to diverse learning needs, and assist the class teacher in delivering inclusive lessons.