SEN Teaching Assistant

Veritas Education Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment is seeking a committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Ramsbottom, providing 1:1 and small group support across early years to secondary pupils with various needs. You will help pupils access learning through differentiated activities andEHCP targets, fostering inclusion within a supportive Haslingden-area community.

The role requires prior SEN experience, a calm and empathetic approach, and the ability to work with a multidisciplinary team to

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN in school or specialist setting.
• Level 2 or 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification desirable.
• Strong understanding of SEN, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, and speech and language needs.
• Calm, patient, empathetic approach; able to build relationships with pupils.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and communicate clearly with staff, pupils and families.
• Willingness to support personal care and behavioural needs.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group SEN support to pupils with a variety of needs.
• Support learning and development with differentiated activities and EHCP targets.
• Promote inclusive, safe learning environments and positive behaviour.
• Collaborate with class teachers, SENCOs, therapists and other professionals.
• Support social, emotional, and behavioural development using appropriate strategies.
• Monitor and record pupil progress and contribute to reviews.
• Assist with personal care and mobility when necessary.

Skills

SEN experience

Calm attitude

Teamwork

Empathy

Communication

Education

L2/3 Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1 and Small Group Support) - Full-Time

Location: Ramsbottom, Lancashire

Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only

Job Description

We are seeking a committed, caring, and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Ramsbottom, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs across early years, primary, and secondary age groups. The school serves families from Ramsbottom and surrounding areas.

This role involves providing tailored 1:1 and small group support to help pupils access learning, develop independence, and achieve their individual potential within a supportive local school community.

The successful candidate will have previous experience working with children or young people with special educational needs and a genuine passion for inclusive education.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide SEN support: Deliver 1:1 and small group support to pupils with a variety of needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, and communication difficulties, adapting support to suit different age groups and abilities.
• Support learning and development: Assist pupils in accessing the curriculum through differentiated activities, sensory strategies, and tailored interventions in line with their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Promote inclusion and engagement: Foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment that encourages positive behaviour, engagement, and confidence.
• Work collaboratively: Liaise closely with class teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and other professionals to implement and review EHCP targets and personalised support strategies.
• Social, emotional, and behavioural support: Support pupils' emotional regulation, communication skills, and social development, using appropriate behaviour and de-escalation strategies where required.
• Monitor and record progress: Observe, record, and report on pupils' progress, behaviour, and development, contributing to reviews and meetings as required.
• Personal care and physical support: Assist with personal care, mobility, or medical needs when necessary, ensuring pupils' dignity, safety, and wellbeing at all times.

Requirements

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN in a school or specialist setting (essential).
• A relevant qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (Level 2 or 3) or equivalent is desirable.
• Strong understanding of a range of special educational needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, and speech and language needs.
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils of varying ages.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and communicate clearly with staff, pupils, and families.
• Willingness to support pupils with personal care and behavioural needs.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Ongoing professional development and SEN-specific training opportunities.
• A supportive and welcoming specialist school environment within the Haslingden community.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives and learning outcomes of children and young people with SEN across Haslingden and the wider Rossendale area.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'