Post-16 SEND TA (Level 2/3) — Independence Focus

Teaching Personnel; Haslingden; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are seeking dedicated additional needs teaching assistants to support learners aged 18-25 with SEND in a specialist post-16 provision in Haslingden, Lancashire. The role starts September and runs on a temporary to permanent basis with a Tuesday to Friday pattern.

You will assist teaching staff in delivering learner-centred activities, promote independence, and help learners develop employability skills while working with families and professionals to support progression.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners with SEND in a learning environment.
• Ability to adapt to individual learning needs and plans.
• Commitment to inclusion and learner development.

Responsibilities

• Support learners with additional learning needs both in and out of the classroom.
• Assist staff in delivering engaging, learner-centred lessons.
• Promote independence and preparation for adulthood.
• Support communication, social development and employability skills.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, families and other professionals.
• Help create a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEND experience

Patience & empathy

Independent working

Education

Teaching Assistant Level 2

Teaching Assistant Level 3 or equivalent

GCSE Maths/English desirable

Job description

Teaching Personnel are seeking dedicated additional needs teaching assistants to support learners aged 18-25 with SEND in a specialist post-16 provision in Haslingden, Lancashire. The role starts September and runs on a temporary to permanent basis with a Tuesday to Friday pattern.

You will assist teaching staff in delivering learner-centred activities, promote independence, and help learners develop employability skills while working with families and professionals to support progression.