Impactful SEN Teaching Assistant in Specialist School

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Bolton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses access

Dedicated SEND recruitment consultant

Long-term and permanent placements

Online timesheet system

Network of specialist schools and ProV

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEN in a Bolton-based secondary provision. This role involves 1:1 and small-group support for learners with complex needs and requires a calm, nurturing approach.

You will work alongside teachers, therapists, and other professionals to deliver tailored assistance, promoting inclusion, communication, and emotional well-being while safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN.
• Experience working with pupils with complex needs, autism, PMLD, SLD or communication difficulties is highly desirable.
• Confidence supporting personal care routines.
• A calm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assist students with complex learning difficulties and additional needs.
• Provide personal care where required, maintaining dignity and promoting independence.
• Support communication, social interaction and emotional wellbeing.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals to deliver tailored support.
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning activities.
• Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEN experience

1:1 support

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEN in a Bolton-based secondary provision. This role involves 1:1 and small-group support for learners with complex needs and requires a calm, nurturing approach.

You will work alongside teachers, therapists, and other professionals to deliver tailored assistance, promoting inclusion, communication, and emotional well-being while safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.