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Desian Education; Northwich; Sur place; GBP 18 000 - 21 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Permanent opportunities

Competitive pay

Free training

Exclusive SEN vacancies

Senior consultant support

Direct payment support

Résumé du poste

Desian Education are proud to be working in partnership with an extremely supportive and collaborative specialist SEN primary school in Northwich, who are looking to appoint a number of passionate and experienced Teaching Assistants to join their dedicated team.

You will become an integral member of a highly supportive classroom team, working alongside an experienced class teacher and at least three Teaching Assistants.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with complex and profound needs.
• Ability to implement communication strategies (PECS, Makaton, SALT approaches).
• Experience in SEN settings and collaborative classroom work.

Responsabilités

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support and personalised care to pupils.
• Support pupils with complex learning, developmental and behavioural needs.
• Use PECS, Makaton and SALT strategies to aid communication.
• Implement positive behaviour management and sensory strategies.
• Work with specialists and outside professionals to support pupils.
• Assist during break and lunchtimes and provide intimate care where required.
• Collaborate with teachers to ensure consistent high-quality support.

Connaissances

1:1 support

Makaton

PECS

Behaviour management

Team collaboration

Formation

Relevant teaching assistant qualification

Description du poste

Desian Education are proud to be working in partnership with an extremely supportive and collaborative specialist SEN primary school in Northwich, who are looking to appoint a number of passionate and experienced Teaching Assistants to join their dedicated team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking to develop their career within a specialist setting, working alongside a highly experienced team of education professionals and supporting pupils with a range of complex and profound needs.

The roles are full-time and long-term, with temporary to permanent contracts available for the right candidates.

The school is also easily accessible via public transport, making it an excellent opportunity for candidates across Northwich and the surrounding areas.

Your new role

You will become an integral member of a highly supportive classroom team, working alongside an experienced class teacher and at least three Teaching Assistants.

With class sizes of just 3-7 pupils, you will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with the children you support and provide genuinely personalised support based around their individual needs.

The school supports pupils across the primary age range with a variety of complex and profound needs, including Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and other additional needs.

Your responsibilities will vary depending on the class and individual pupils you are supporting, but will typically include:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support and personalised care to pupils
• Supporting pupils with complex and profound learning, developmental and behavioural needs
• Using PECS, Makaton and SALT strategies to support communication and speech and language development
• Implementing positive and proactive behaviour management strategies
• Using sensory resources and interventions, including sensory rooms, fidget toys and sensory equipment
• Supporting pupils through positive reinforcement and individualised behaviour approaches
• Working closely with Speech and Language Therapists, Educational Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and other external professionals
• Supporting pupils with their emotional regulation and sensory needs
• Providing personal and intimate care where required
• Supporting pupils during break and lunchtime
• Working closely with teachers and colleagues to ensure every pupil receives consistent, high-quality support

What you'll get in return

Joining Desian Education means you'll have a dedicated recruitment consultant supporting you throughout your placement, alongside access to a wide range of benefits:

• Permanent opportunities available for the right candidates
• Highly competitive rates of pay
• Free training and professional development
• Access to exclusive SEN and education vacancies
• Dedicated support from a senior DfE-accredited recruitment consultant
• Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service