Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant: Empower & Support Learners

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Salford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Consultant support

SEN CPD courses

Career progression

Flexible placements

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist secondary SEN school in Salford, starting immediately. The role supports students aged 11-19 with complex needs, working with teachers, therapists and support staff to deliver tailored learning experiences.

You will assist with communication, emotional regulation and social development, adapt activities to needs, promote positive behaviour and provide personal care where required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN in a school, care, youth work or support setting.
• Understanding of additional needs such as ASC, learning difficulties or physical disabilities.
• Calm, patient and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with complex SEN needs.
• Assist in implementing personalised learning plans and EHCP targets.
• Support communication, emotional regulation and social development.
• Adapt learning activities to individual needs and learning styles.
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement in the classroom.
• Support students with personal care where required.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists and parents/carers.
• Encourage independence, confidence and self-esteem in learners.
• Help create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEN experience

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Relationship building

Education

Relevant qualifications desirable

Job description

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist secondary SEN school in Salford, starting immediately. The role supports students aged 11-19 with complex needs, working with teachers, therapists and support staff to deliver tailored learning experiences.

You will assist with communication, emotional regulation and social development, adapt activities to needs, promote positive behaviour and provide personal care where required.