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Educato Limited; Failsworth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Educato Limited is seeking an SEN TA to support pupils with diverse needs in a mainstream school setting. You will provide 1:1 and group support, adapt lessons with teachers, and help pupils develop confidence and social skills.

The role focuses on delivering targeted interventions and maintaining supportive relationships with pupils, families and staff to ensure inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Experience as an SEN TA or similar role in education.
• A patient, nurturing and consistent approach to supporting pupils.
• Good understanding of different additional needs and their impact on learning.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with staff and families.
• Reliable, proactive and committed to supporting pupils.
• Qualifications are desirable but experience is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to pupils with additional needs.
• Support pupils within small groups or intervention sessions.
• Adapt and differentiate learning alongside teachers.
• Support pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Work within SEN provisions or specialist units attached to mainstream schools.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills.
• Support pupils’ academic and personal development.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Follow individual support plans and school policies.

Skills

Patient & nurturing

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reliability & proactivity

SEN/Support experience

Qualifications desirable

Education

Relevant qualifications desirable

Job description

As an SEN TA, your role could involve working 1:1 with individual pupils, supporting small groups, delivering interventions or working as part of a specialist SEN unit within a mainstream school. The exact responsibilities will vary depending on the school, pupil needs and your own experience. The role may include:

• Providing 1:1 support to pupils with additional needs
• Supporting pupils within small groups or intervention sessions
• Working alongside teachers to adapt and differentiate learning
• Supporting pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs
• Working within SEN provisions or specialist units attached to mainstream schools
• Helping pupils develop their confidence, independence and social skills
• Supporting pupils with their academic and personal development
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Following individual support plans and school policies

We are looking for passionate, patient and experienced support staff who are confident working with children and young people with SEND and are keen to make a genuine difference in their education and development. Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND

• Experience as an SEN TA, Teaching Assistant, LSA, Support Worker or similar
• A patient, nurturing and consistent approach
• Good understanding of different additional needs and how they can impact learning
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Someone who is reliable, proactive and committed to supporting pupils
• Relevant qualifications are desirable but experience is equally valued

Whether you're an experienced SEN TA looking for your next long-term opportunity or an experienced support worker looking to move into education, we'd love to hear from you.