SEN College Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Haslingden; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Haslingden is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to support learners aged 18-25 with SEND, including autism and communication needs.

You will work alongside staff to help students develop independence, life skills and confidence in lessons and community activities. The role focuses on facilitating personal development, literacy, numeracy and ICT, plus employability skills and community participation.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners with SEND is desirable.
• Patient, resilient and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support learners with independence and life skills.
• Facilitate employability and work-related learning.
• Encourage community participation and personal development.
• Support literacy, numeracy and ICT functional skills.
• Assist learners in engaging with lessons and wider community.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Patience

Empathy

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Specialist SEND College (Haslingden)

Help young adults develop the confidence, independence and skills needed for adult life.

We are looking for a caring and dedicated Teaching Assistant to support learners aged 18-25 with a range of additional needs, including autism, learning difficulties and communication needs.

The Role

You will work alongside teaching staff to support learners with:

• Independence and life skills
• Employability and work-related learning
• Community participation
• Personal development and wellbeing
• Functional skills including literacy, numeracy and ICT

You will help learners engage in lessons, build confidence and achieve positive outcomes both in college and within the wider community.

About You

• Experience supporting young people or adults with SEND is desirable.
• Patient, resilient and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Passionate about helping others reach their potential.

What We Offer

• A supportive specialist education environment.
• Ongoing training and development.
• A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to young people's futures.

If you're committed to helping learners gain independence, develop employability skills and achieve their goals, we'd love to hear from you.