iMap School SEN Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Chester seeks a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with complex needs. The role involves helping young people learn, safeguarding their well-being, and collaborating with a committed team to foster a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Desirable qualifications include Level 2 or Level 3 in Teaching and Learning.
• Essential skills include effective communication and knowledge of current Disability/SEN theory.

Responsibilities

• Helping young people with their learning and supporting progress against EHCP targets.
• Safeguarding and protecting pupils while raising attendance and achievement.

Skills

Communication

Creative Thinking

Organization

IT Proficiency

Interpersonal Skills

Collaboration

Knowledge of Disability/SEN

Understanding of Safeguarding

Knowledge of Legal Frameworks

Inclusive Approaches

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 in Teaching and Learning

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iMap School SEN Teaching Assistant, Chester

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Location: Chester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Education

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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About the Role

Our school is based on a beautiful 84-acre site in Barrowmore, rural Cheshire. We offer up to 20 places for students aged 7 to 19 years of age. The school is an incredible place for children who have complex needs arising from autism, behavioural, and learning difficulties to thrive, learn new skills, grow in confidence, and make new friends. Our dedicated staff provide first-class support. The education, health, care, and therapy teams work in partnership, and we pride ourselves on having strong relationships with parents, carers, and funders. This approach ensures every iMap student reaches their optimum level of achievement.

• Helping young people with their learning.
• Supporting pupils to make progress against their EHCP targets.
• Safeguarding and protecting our pupils.
• Raising attendance, attainment, and achievement.
• Working alongside our pupils to support their learning and life skills.

Qualifications and Professional Development (Desirable)

• Level 2 or Level 3 in Teaching and Learning or equivalent.

Skills and Abilities [Essential]

• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people both orally and in writing.
• Ability to think creatively and adapt learning for each pupil.
• Well organized and self-motivated.
• Confident user of IT as a work tool.
• Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with a team and agencies.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Knowledge of current Disability/SEN theory and practice, particularly linked to Autism.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection frameworks.
• Knowledge of relevant legal and scrutiny frameworks.
• Use of inclusive approaches to raise attendance, attainment, and achievement.