SEN TA

Senploy; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Educato Recruitment are looking for a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support a child in Newton Heath, Manchester. You’ll work 1:1 with a student with Down syndrome, helping them access learning and build confidence.

The role focuses on developing independence, managing sensory needs and routines, supporting EHCPs and behavioural strategies, and building positive relationships with the pupil and school staff.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people.
• Experience supporting SEN is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support 1:1 and small group learning sessions.
• Help pupil access learning, develop confidence and independence.
• Support the pupil's targets and personalised learning plans.
• Help pupil manage sensory needs, routines and transitions.
• Promote independence and develop practical life skills.
• Support positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Assist with EHCPs, behaviour plans and therapeutic strategies.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Patience

Build positive relationships

Adaptable approach

Job description

Educato Recruitment are looking for a passionate and adaptable SEN Teaching Assistant to support a child in Newton Heath.

You’ll be working 1-2-1 with a student with Down Syndrome, Your role will be to provide consistent support, helping them access learning, develop their confidence and become as independent as possible.

The Role As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you may be required to:

• Support the student on a 1:1 basis and within small groups
• Assist the child in accessing and engaging with their learning
• Support the individual's targets and personalised learning plans
• Help pupil manage sensory needs, routines and transitions
• Promote independence and develop practical life skills
• Support positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Support implementation of EHCPs, behavior plans and therapeutic strategies The successful candidate will be someone who is hands-on, adaptable and confident in their approach, with the ability to build positive relationships and respond to the individual needs the pupil.

About You We are looking for someone who is:

• Calm, patient and consistent
• Confident supporting children with additional needs
• Able to build strong, positive relationships
• Comfortable adapting their approach to different pupils
• Committed to supporting children's learning and development Previous experience working with SEN, ASD, communication needs, sensory needs or learning difficulties would be beneficial, although relevant experience in education, care or support roles will also be considered.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people
• Experience supporting SEN is desirable
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Right to work in the UK

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