Compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant — Full-Time

Empowering Learning Ltd; Stockport; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd in Reddish, SK5 is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated support to pupils with special educational needs in a specialist setting. You will work closely with teaching staff to promote inclusive learning and positive behavioural approaches, ensuring a safe and engaging classroom environment.

The role offers consistent hours, Monday to Friday, with a full-time contract and the opportunity to contribute to children’s development within a supportive school

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN.
• Patient, compassionate and resilient.
• Confident supporting pupils with a range of needs.
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Strong communicator and team player.
• Passionate about making a genuine difference to children's lives.
• Experience in SEN/specialist setting desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional and special educational needs.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support where required.
• Assist pupils with learning, development and communication.
• Support positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills.
• Work closely with teachers and other members of the support team.
• Create a calm, safe and supportive classroom environment.

Skills

SEN experience

Patience

Communication

Team player

Resilience

Job description

Empowering Learning Ltd in Reddish, SK5 is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated support to pupils with special educational needs in a specialist setting. You will work closely with teaching staff to promote inclusive learning and positive behavioural approaches, ensuring a safe and engaging classroom environment.

The role offers consistent hours, Monday to Friday, with a full-time contract and the opportunity to contribute to children’s development within a supportive school