SEN Teaching Assistant

Austin Fraser; East Midlands, Leicester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in the Pendle area. This full-time role involves working closely with students with special educational needs, providing 1-1 support, and collaborating with teachers to ensure lessons are tailored to individual needs. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of SEN and experience with IEPs and EHCPs. This position offers the chance to make a real difference in students' lives while receiving ongoing professional development and training opportunities. If you're passionate about supporting young learners, this is the ideal opportunity for you.

Benefits

Accredited professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN on a 1-1 basis.
• Understanding of IEPs and EHCPs is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN and maintain communication with teachers.
• Collaborate to plan and deliver lessons tailored to pupil needs.

Skills

Support for SEN

Communication Skills

Collaboration with Teachers

Building Rapport

Education

Level 2 Childcare or equivalent

Tools

IEPs

EHCPs

Team Teach Training

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Pendle:

Prospero Teaching are currently seeking an experienced teaching assistant to join a lovely school in the Pendle area. You must have experience supporting SEN. This position will be full-time, to start after Easter.

The Role:

1. Supporting pupils with SEN 1-1
2. Maintaining regular communication with the class teacher to monitor progress of the pupils
3. Collaborating with the teacher to help plan and deliver lessons that are in line with the national curriculum and are individualised to pupil needs
4. Implementing EHCPs
5. Building rapport with students, teachers and parents

Position Details:

• Location: Pendle
• Position: SEN TA
• Type of Work: Temporary
• Full time/Part time: Full time only
• Hours: 8:45am-3:45, Mon to Fri
• Minimum Rate of Pay: £100 per day, depending on experience
• Start date: ASAP
• End date: Ongoing

Experience, Training & Qualifications:

1. Level 2 Childcare or equivalent qualification
2. Having an excellent understanding of SEN and previous experience
3. Experience of using IEPs and EHCPs is essential
4. Team Teach training is highly desirable

ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

1. Hold Right to Work in the UK
2. Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
3. Provide two professional child related references that cover the last two years

OTHER:
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team