SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics; Holmfirth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated SEN Consultant

Specialist school access

Refer a Friend incentive

Competitive pay

Friendly recruitment service

Job summary

Academics is recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant role across Holmfirth, supporting children and young people with autism, learning disabilities and complex communication needs, helping them access learning and build confidence and independence. You’ll work with teachers and therapists to tailor activities, use PECS or Makaton where appropriate, and adapt approaches to individual needs.

Qualifications aren’t essential; experience in education, care or residential settings is valued, with

Qualifications

• Experienced supporting children or young people with SEN or disabilities.
• Confident working with complex communication needs or willing to learn.
• Patient, resilient and able to build positive relationships.
• Familiar with alternative communication approaches, or keen to develop these skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small-group SEN support
• Supporting non-verbal and minimally verbal pupils with complex communication needs
• Using PECS, Makaton, visual aids or AAC devices where appropriate
• Encouraging emotional regulation, positive behaviour and independence
• Adapting activities to individual learning and communication needs
• Supporting physical disabilities and personal care where required
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and wider SEN teams

Skills

SEN support

One-to-one support

Makaton/PECS familiarity

Behaviour support

Team collaboration

Job description

Have you supported children with autism, learning disabilities or complex communication needs? Are you passionate about helping pupils develop confidence, communication and independence?

Academics is recruiting for the role of a SEN Teaching Assistant to work within specialist schools across Holmfirth. We welcome applicants with experience in education, care or residential settings who understand the importance of individualised support.

The Role… SEN Teaching Assistant

As an SEN Teaching Assistant in Holmfirth, you'll support children and young people with a variety of additional needs, including autism, learning disabilities and complex communication difficulties.

Working alongside teachers and specialist professionals, you'll help pupils access learning, develop communication skills and achieve their individual goals.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group SEN support
• Supporting non-verbal and minimally verbal pupils with complex communication needs
• Using PECS, Makaton, visual aids or AAC devices where appropriate
• Encouraging emotional regulation, positive behaviour and independence
• Adapting activities to individual learning and communication needs
• Supporting physical disabilities and personal care where required
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and wider SEN teams

You’ll Be…

• Experienced supporting children or young people with SEN or disabilities
• Confident working with complex communication needs, or willing to learn
• Patient, resilient and able to build positive relationships
• Familiar with alternative communication approaches, or keen to develop these skills
• Adaptable, reliable and passionate about specialist education

Looking for SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities in Holmfirth

Formal Teaching Assistant qualifications are not essential. Relevant experience supporting individuals with additional needs is what matters.

We are Academics!

• Competitive rates of pay reflecting your experience
• Support from your own dedicated SEN Consultant
• Access to specialist schools across Holmfirth
• A friendly, honest and supportive recruitment service
• 'Refer a Friend' incentive scheme - your friend earns, and you earn too!

Not quite what you're looking for? Academics also recruits for SEN positions across Huddersfield, Kirklees and Calderdale.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy