SEN Reception Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD are working with a welcoming primary school in Whalley Range, Manchester to recruit an experienced Reception SEND Teaching Assistant after half term. You will support pupils with SEND in EYFS, providing one-to-one and small-group help to develop communication, early literacy and independence.

The role requires a patient, nurturing approach, strong safeguarding knowledge and the ability to work closely with the class teacher to implement targeted support strategies in a

Qualifications

• Experience as a SEND Teaching Assistant in EYFS/Reception.
• Ability to provide one-to-one and small-group support.
• Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge.
• Eligibility to work in the UK with DBS check.
• Provide suitable references covering recent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support to meet individual learning and developmental needs.
• Support children's communication, interaction, emotional regulation and social development.
• Assist with classroom activities, early phonics, communication and play-based learning.
• Use a patient, nurturing approach to supporting behaviour and engagement.
• Work with the class teacher and school team to implement targeted support strategies.
• Help maintain a safe, positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

SEND experience

EYFS

Phonics

Communication

Play-based learning

Safeguarding

Job description

Experienced Reception SEND Teaching Assistant - Whalley Range | After Half TermStartTradewind Recruitment is working with a welcoming primary school in Whalley Range that is looking for an experienced and dedicated Reception SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team after half term.The school is seeking a nurturing and proactive Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities within an EYFS setting. The successful candidate will help create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment, supporting pupils to develop their communication, independence and early learning skills.The successful Reception SEND Teaching Assistant will:

• Have previous experience supporting children with SEND within Reception or EYFS.
• Provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support to meet individual learning and developmental needs.
• Support children's communication, interaction, emotional regulation and social development.
• Assist with classroom activities, early phonics, communication and play-based learning.
• Use a patient, nurturing and consistent approach to supporting behaviour and engagement.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider school team to implement appropriate support strategies.
• Help maintain a safe, positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Requirements:

• Have previous experience working as a SEND Teaching Assistant, ideally within EYFS or Reception.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of children's additional needs and individual learning differences.
• Be patient, adaptable and confident supporting pupils with a range of needs.
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Hold, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS check.
• Provide suitable references covering recent experience.
• Have a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

The Benefits of Working with Tradewindo

• Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible adviceo
• Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National Collegeo
• Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions all available, all local to youo
• Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years runningo

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