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Educato Limited; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Educato Limited is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join our Middleton-based school on a full-time basis. You will support pupils with additional needs 1:1 and in small groups, aiding learning, communication and social development within a nurturing environment.

You will collaborate with teachers and the support team to promote positive behaviour, build strong relationships with pupils, and adapt activities to meet individual needs throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Have experience working with children or young people, ideally within an education or SEND setting.
• Have a calm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Be confident building positive relationships with pupils.
• Be proactive, reliable and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Have full-time availability.
• Hold a valid Child Workforce DBS or be willing to obtain one.
• SEND experience or relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs
• Supporting pupils with their learning, communication and social development
• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping pupils manage their emotions
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Supporting classroom activities and adapting tasks to meet individual needs
• Working closely with teachers and the wider support team
• Promoting a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Calm, patient and nurturing

Relationship-building with pupils

Team player

Full-time availability

SEND experience or related qualific

Job description

A welcoming and supportive specialist SEND provision in Middleton is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis. The school provides a nurturing and inclusive environment for pupils with a range of additional needs, with a strong focus on supporting their academic, social and emotional development. The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to support pupils throughout the school day, helping to create a positive learning environment and building strong, trusting relationships with pupils. Key responsibilities:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs
• Supporting pupils with their learning, communication and social development
• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping pupils manage their emotions
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Supporting classroom activities and adapting tasks to meet individual needs
• Working closely with teachers and the wider support team
• Promoting a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment

What the school offers:

• A supportive and welcoming school environment
• A collaborative and experienced staff team
• A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils' lives
• The opportunity to develop valuable SEND experience

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children with additional needs and looking to make a positive impact within a specialist SEND setting.

• Have experience working with children or young people, ideally within an education or SEND setting
• Have a calm, patient and nurturing approach
• Be confident building positive relationships with pupils
• Be proactive, reliable and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Have full-time availability
• Hold a valid Child Workforce DBS or be willing to obtain one
• SEND experience or relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential