SEN Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Chorley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching in Chorley is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with varied additional needs. You will work alongside teachers and specialists to implement strategies, follow EHCPs, and help pupils build confidence, communication and engagement.

Ideal candidates may have SEN or school-based experience, care/youth work or mentoring background, with a genuine passion for improving outcomes for children with additional needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN or school-based settings.
• Care, youth work or mentoring experience welcomed.
• Passion for improving outcomes for children with SEN.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional needs in lessons and activities.
• Use EHCPs to understand individual needs and plan interventions.
• Identify barriers to learning and implement appropriate strategies.
• Build positive relationships to boost confidence, communication and engagement.

Skills

SEN experience

Care work

Youth work

Coaching

Mentoring

People skills

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Specialist SEN School - Chorley - Up to 600 per week - Full-Time - September Start

Are you passionate about helping children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) achieve their potential?

Do you have experience from SEN, care, support work, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, or another people-focused environment that you could bring into a specialist school?

A welcoming specialist SEN school in Chorley is looking to appoint a committed SEN Teaching Assistant from September. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced support staff, alongside candidates hoping to develop careers in SEN Education, Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Social Work, or related professions.

The Role - SEN Teaching Assistant

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a variety of additional needs, potentially including Autism, ADHD, MLD, SLD, speech and communication difficulties, and SEMH needs.

Working alongside teachers and specialist professionals, you will use EHCPs to understand each child's individual needs, identify barriers to learning, and implement appropriate strategies and interventions.

Just as importantly, you will build positive and trusting relationships with pupils, helping them develop confidence, independence, communication skills, and greater engagement with education.

What's on Offer

• Up to 600 per week
• Full-time, long-term SEN Teaching Assistant role
• September start
• Specialist SEN training and ongoing CPD
• Supportive and experienced school team
• Excellent experience for careers in psychology, therapy, education, healthcare, or social care

Ideal Candidate - SEN Teaching Assistant

• Previous SEN or school-based experience highly advantageous
• Experience in care, support work, youth work, coaching, or mentoring welcomed
• Psychology graduates and related degree holders encouraged to apply
• Patient, resilient, empathetic, and adaptable
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Genuine passion for improving outcomes for children with additional needs

This SEN Teaching Assistant role in Chorley offers the opportunity to develop valuable specialist experience while making a meaningful contribution to the education and development of children with SEN.

All successful candidates will be required to complete safeguarding and vetting checks in line with statutory guidance.

SEN Teaching Assistant - Chorley Specialist SEN School - Up to 600 per week

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