Sen Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Long-term, full-time opportunities

CPD

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a secondary SEN school in Bury this September. You will support students aged 11-19 with a range of additional needs in a structured and nurturing environment.

Working closely with teachers and specialists, you will provide 1:1 and small group support, promote social and emotional development, and help students build confidence and independence while maintaining a safe learning setting in line with school policies.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• SEN experience desirable but not essential.
• A patient, caring and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with SEN.
• Support learning and classroom engagement.
• Promote communication, social and emotional development.
• Build positive relationships with students.
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Encourage independence and celebrate student progress.
• Work collaboratively with school staff and external professionals.

Skills

Experience with children

SEN experience desirable

Patience

Communication skills

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Secondary SEN School

Location: Bury
Start Date: September
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Make a Difference Every Day

Teaching Personnel are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming secondary SEN school in Bury this September.

Supporting students aged 11-19 with a range of additional needs, you'll play a vital role in helping young people build confidence, develop independence and achieve their full potential in a structured and supportive environment.

The Role

Working closely with teachers and specialist staff, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with SEN
• Support learning and classroom engagement
• Promote communication, social and emotional development
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment
• Encourage independence and celebrate student progress
• Work collaboratively with school staff and external professionals

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people
• SEN experience is desirable but not essential
• A patient, caring and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs

What Teaching Personnel Offers

Competitive weekly pay
Long-term, full-time opportunities
Ongoing training and CPD
Dedicated consultant support
A rewarding role with real impact

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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