SEN TA

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Warrington; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a partner school in the Warrington area. You will support pupils with additional learning needs, providing 1:1 assistance and small-group interventions.

Work alongside teachers and SEN professionals to create an inclusive, safe learning environment. A genuine passion for helping children, Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain), and two professional references are required.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
• Transferable experience from education, care, support work, mentoring, youth work, or similar sectors
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or a willingness to obtain one
• A minimum of two professional references, including one from your most recent employer

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support in line with work set by the class teacher
• Assisting with targeted interventions in subjects such as English, Maths, and Science
• Supporting pupils with a range of additional learning, social, emotional, and behavioural needs
• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping pupils develop confidence and independence
• Acting as a positive role model and contributing to a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
• Following safeguarding procedures and reporting concerns in line with school policies

Skills

Passion for children

Transferable experience from education

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Warrington

We are currently recruiting dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to join one of our supportive partner schools in the Warrington area.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children with special educational needs and helping them succeed within a welcoming and inclusive learning environment.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside class teachers and SEN professionals to provide tailored support for pupils with additional learning needs. This rewarding role will involve a combination of 1:1 support, small-group interventions, and classroom assistance, helping pupils to engage with learning and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support in line with work set by the class teacher
• Assisting with targeted interventions in subjects such as English, Maths, and Science
• Supporting pupils with a range of additional learning, social, emotional, and behavioural needs
• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping pupils develop confidence and independence
• Acting as a positive role model and contributing to a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
• Following safeguarding procedures and reporting concerns in line with school policies

Candidate Requirements

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
• Transferable experience from education, care, support work, mentoring, youth work, or similar sectors
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or a willingness to obtain one
• A minimum of two professional references, including one from your most recent employer

Why Apply?

This position is ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, or individuals looking to build valuable experience within education. It offers an excellent opportunity to develop skills that can support future careers in teaching, SEN support, educational psychology, social care, or wider education settings.

You will be joining a welcoming school environment where every child is supported to achieve their full potential, while gaining valuable, hands-on experience working with pupils with additional needs.

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.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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