Primary Teaching Assistant Sense Education

Sense Education Limited; Kendal; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational provider as a Primary Teaching Assistant, where you will play a crucial role in supporting primary-aged students with special educational needs. This rewarding position involves working in a nurturing environment, assisting students in their learning and development, and helping them achieve their full potential both academically and socially. You will collaborate with a dedicated team, implement individual learning plans, and foster essential communication and life skills. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives and thrive in a supportive atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with children with additional needs in school or care settings.
• Strong behaviour management skills and a compassionate approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students with special educational needs.
• Assist in implementing individual learning plans and behaviour strategies.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Communication Skills

Experience with SEND

Collaboration with Professionals

Proactive and Flexible Attitude

Education

Experience working with children

Tools

PECS

Makaton

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant

Sense Education is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Primary Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND provision in Kendal. This rewarding role involves supporting primary-aged students with special educational needs in a purpose-built, nurturing environment. You will assist in the delivery of learning activities, support with behaviour management, and help students develop essential communication and life skills. Your role will be key in helping them achieve their full potential, both academically and socially.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide one-on-one and group support to students with a range of special educational needs.
2. Assist in implementing individual learning plans and behaviour strategies.
3. Support students in developing communication skills using tools like PECS and Makaton (training available).
4. Encourage the development of social and life skills, fostering independence.
5. Assist with personal care duties as needed.
6. Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to teachers and the multidisciplinary team.

Key Requirements:

1. Experience working with children with additional needs, ideally in a school or care setting.
2. A compassionate and patient approach, with strong behaviour management skills.
3. Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals.
4. A proactive and flexible attitude to meet the diverse needs of students.
5. Familiarity with PECS, Makaton, or other communication methods – training can be provided.
6. A commitment to supporting students’ emotional and academic growth.

About the School:

This specialist SEND provision offers a tailored learning environment designed to meet the unique needs of students with a variety of special educational needs. The school features sensory rooms, therapy spaces, and accessible facilities that support both learning and personal development. The team is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive atmosphere where students can thrive and reach their potential.

Hours: 8.30-3.30, Monday to Friday (part-time applications also considered)

Start: Immediate start available

If you’re passionate about working with children and want to make a real difference in their educational journey, we’d love to hear from you.

Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. We undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such, we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. If you take a temporary role with Sense Education you will be paid on a weekly basis.