Impactful SEN Teaching Assistant – Secondary Support

TeacherActive Ltd; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultants 24/7

CPD courses and certificates via My-CP

Market-leading rates of pay

Referral scheme (£100)

Job summary

TeacherActive is working with a secondary school in Pontefract to recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term role with an immediate start. The successful candidate will support KS3/KS4 students with SEN, collaborating with staff to tailor learning and foster positive behaviour, confidence and independence.

The role requires experience in SEN, in a secondary setting, and the ability to provide 1:1 and small group support with strong communication and behaviour

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Experience working in a secondary school or educational setting.
• Ability to provide effective 1:1 and small group support.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students across KS3 and KS4 with SEN.
• Work with teaching staff to provide tailored learning support.
• Encourage positive behaviour and help students develop confidence and independence.
• Assist with safeguarding and welfare as part of the placement.

Skills

SEN support

Secondary school experience

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Patience and adaptability

Job description

TeacherActive is working with a secondary school in Pontefract to recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term role with an immediate start. The successful candidate will support KS3/KS4 students with SEN, collaborating with staff to tailor learning and foster positive behaviour, confidence and independence.

The role requires experience in SEN, in a secondary setting, and the ability to provide 1:1 and small group support with strong communication and behaviour