SEN Teaching Assistant

Cover People; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs at a secondary school in Bury. The role involves providing tailored support to enhance students' learning experiences, ensuring a positive and inclusive environment. Ideal candidates will have a passion for education and previous experience working with SEND students.

Benefits

Paid weekly via PAYE or Umbrella

Flexible opportunities based on availability

Supportive consultants for career guidance

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with SEND needs is highly desirable.
• Passion for impacting children's lives.
• Commitment to promoting an inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with SEN needs.
• Assist in the development and implementation of EHCP's.
• Work alongside teachers and parents to develop effective strategies.

Skills

Behaviour management

Support for students with SEN needs

Creating a supportive environment

Education

Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant Bury

Do you have the passion and drive to help impact the lives of the children?

Cover People are working in partnership with a warm and welcoming secondary school in Bury to find a SEN Teaching Assistant on a long-term basis from September! The school have been praised by Ofsted in a recent inspection.

The ideal candidate will be booked in for a trial after May half term. The role will be working on a one-to-one basis or small group basis with SEND students, supporting them across their full timetable.

The school may accept applicants with Social Work or Youth Work experience, supporting vulnerable individuals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with SEN needs.
• Behaviour management supporting students with challenging behaviour
• Assist in the development and implementation of EHCP's.
• Help create a safe and supportive classroom environment that encourages positive behaviour and emotional well-being.
• Work alongside the teachers, parents, and other professionals to develop effective strategies for students.
• Provide support and guidance to students, help them to overcome challenges

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with students with SEND needs is highly desirable.
• Desire to work in mainstream secondary schools
• Passion and drive to help impact the lives of the children around you
• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is preferred but not essential.
• Commitment to promoting an inclusive and positive learning environment.
• Previous experience working within a school for 6 weeks+.

Why Choose Cover People?

• Paid weekly via PAYE or Umbrella Your Choice!
• Find opportunities that suit your availability, providing flexibility in your career.
• Supportive consultants who will take the time to ensure your requirements and preferences are met.
• Apply today with a copy of your up-to-date CV, and one of our specialist consultants will be in touch!

All candidates are subject to standard safeguarding and employment checks including an online interview and DBS checks.

Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of the school for this vacancy.