SEN TA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free child protection training

DBS check provided

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are working with a mainstream primary school in the OL1 area who are looking for a caring, resilient and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supportive primary school team. You will support pupils with SEND, including SEMH needs and challenging behaviours, helping pupils engage with learning and build confidence.

You will work with teachers and families to meet individual needs, using positive behaviour strategies to maintain a calm, inclusive classroom.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEN, SEMH or challenging behaviour is desirable
• All applicants require appropriate qualifications and training for this role

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour throughout the school day
• Providing one-to-one and small-group support both in and outside the classroom
• Helping children to manage emotions, develop positive relationships and regulate their behaviour
• Using positive behaviour strategies and consistent boundaries to support pupils
• Working closely with teachers, SEN staff and families to meet individual needs
• Encouraging pupils to develop their confidence, independence and social skills
• Supporting a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment

Skills

Caring

Resilient

Enthusiastic

Job description

Teaching Personnel are working with a mainstream primary school in the OL1 area that are looking for a caring, resilient and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supportive primary school team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will work closely with pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and challenging behaviours. You will provide individual and small-group support, helping pupils to engage positively with learning, develop emotional regulation and build confidence and independence.

The role will involve:

• Supporting pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour throughout the school day.
• Providing one-to-one and small-group support both in and outside the classroom.
• Helping children to manage emotions, develop positive relationships and regulate their behaviour.
• Using positive behaviour strategies and consistent boundaries to support pupils.
• Working closely with teachers, SEN staff and families to meet individual needs.
• Encouraging pupils to develop their confidence, independence and social skills.
• Supporting a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment.

We are looking for someone who is patient, calm, nurturing and consistent, with the ability to build positive relationships with children while maintaining clear and appropriate boundaries. Previous experience working with SEN, SEMH or challenging behaviour is desirable, but we also welcome applicants who have the right attitude, commitment and willingness to learn.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

• FREE child protection and prevent duty training
• valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

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