Learning Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to work across Trafford. This role involves providing dedicated support to pupils with complex learning needs, encouraging their development, and aiding teachers in creating a positive learning environment. The position offers comprehensive training and term-time only work, ideal for those looking to positively impact children's educational journeys.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Comprehensive training and development

Work term time only

Free child protection and prevent duty training

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with additional needs preferred.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to pupils with complex needs.
• Assist in implementing individual learning.
• Encourage communication and support during activities.

Skills

Patience

Adaptability

Relationship Building

Job description

Are you interested insupportingchildren with additional needs?

Do you want to gain experience with children who have SEN?

We have schools throughout Trafford that specialises within SEN who are searching for compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with complex learning needs.

Benefits of working as a SEN Teaching Assistant through Teaching Personnel

• Competitive rates of pay
• Comprehensive Training and Development.
• Work term time only
• Working closely with students to encourage positive learning.

Responsibilities of an SEN Teaching Assistant:

• Provide 1:1 support to pupils with complex needs and assist pupils to understand instructions.
• Assist in implementing individual learning.
• Support children during social activities and outings.
• Encourage communication and look after their physical/personal needs.
• Work with the teacher and SEN team to create a positive learning environment.
• Prepare and provide learning materials.

Requirementsof an SEN Teaching Assistant:

• Be patient and understanding.
• Be adaptable in any give situation.
• Develop strong and positive relationships with children.
• Committed to working as part of a team.

If you want to be a part of a team which develops pupils life long opportunities, please send you CV to

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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