Sen Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school in Accrington. The role is full-time and involves working closely with the SENCo and class teachers to support pupils with a range of additional needs.

You will deliver targeted intervention sessions, adapt learning materials for varied abilities, and monitor pupil progress while collaborating with staff to promote an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with SEN pupils in a school setting.
• Strong understanding of different learning needs and support strategies.
• Ability to adapt learning effectively for a range of abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A patient, nurturing, and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted intervention sessions to support pupils with Special Educational Needs.
• Work collaboratively with the SENCo and teaching staff to plan and implement adapted learning activities.
• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Adapt classroom resources to meet varying abilities and learning needs.
• Monitor and track pupil progress, providing feedback to staff.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Skills

SEN pupils experience

Intervention sessions

Communication teamwork

Adapt learning

Patient nurturing

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school in Accrington. This full-time position will involve working closely with the SENCo and class teachers to support pupils with a range of additional needs.

• Deliver targeted intervention sessions to support pupils with Special Educational Needs
• Work collaboratively with the SENCo and teaching staff to plan and implement adapted learning activities
• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Adapt classroom resources to meet varying abilities and learning needs
• Monitor and track pupil progress, providing feedback to staff
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

• Proven experience working with SEN pupils in a school setting
• Strong understanding of different learning needs and support strategies
• Ability to adapt learning effectively for a range of abilities
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A patient, nurturing, and proactive approach

• Full-time, consistent role for the full academic year
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and inclusive primary school
• Valuable experience working alongside an experienced SENCo
• Competitive rates of pay

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.
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