SEN Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Temp-to-perm contract

Dedicated consultant support

Access to high-quality CPD

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking a caring, patient 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school in the BL2 area of Bolton. You will work closely with the class teacher and SEN team to provide consistent support to an individual pupil throughout the school day.

The successful candidate will have a relevant TA/education/SEN qualification or experience, including at least 6 months' work with children in the UK.

Qualifications

• Relevant TA, Education, Childcare or SEN qualification or equivalent.
• At least 6 months' experience working with children in the UK, either professionally or voluntarily.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with additional needs.
• Supporting communication, concentration and engagement.
• Helping the pupil access classroom activities and learning.
• Encouraging independence and confidence.
• Reinforcing positive behaviour strategies.
• Supporting social and emotional development.
• Working collaboratively with teaching and pastoral staff.
• Recording observations and contributing to pupil progress.
• Following individual support plans and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

1:1 support

SEN experience

Patience

Communication

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant BL2 Bolton Temp-to-perm

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking a caring, patient and committed 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school in the BL2 area of Bolton.

This role would suit someone who has experience supporting children with additional needs and is passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers to learning. You will work closely with the class teacher and SEN team to provide consistent support to an individual pupil throughout the school day.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with additional needs
• Supporting communication, concentration and engagement
• Helping the pupil access classroom activities and learning
• Encouraging independence and confidence
• Reinforcing positive behaviour strategies
• Supporting social and emotional development
• Working collaboratively with teaching and pastoral staff
• Recording observations and contributing to pupil progress
• Following individual support plans and school safeguarding procedures

The successful candidate will have:

• A relevant Teaching Assistant, Education, Childcare or SEN qualification OR
• At least 6 months' experience working with children in the UK, either professionally or voluntarily
• A genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs
• Patience, resilience and a calm approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

What Tradewind Recruitment can offer:

• Competitive daily rates
• Temp-to-perm contract
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to high-quality CPD
• Long-term opportunities
• Opportunities to develop your education career