SEN Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to join a mainstream secondary school in Salford, starting ASAP. The role initially runs until Christmas with potential extension to end of the academic year.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEN, help them access the curriculum and engage in lessons, and work closely with the school's SEN team. DBS Update Service and references are required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN.
• Experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.
• A UK degree ideally in Psychology, Educational Psychology or related subject.
• DBS on Update Service and references covering last 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support where required.
• Helping pupils access the curriculum and engage positively in lessons.
• Supporting students with their social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Working closely with teaching staff and the school's SEN team.
• Full-time, Monday-Friday with initial run until Christmas.

Skills

SEN experience

Behaviour management

Communication

Pastoral support

Education

UK degree in Psychology or related subject

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Secondary School
Location: Salford
Contract: Full-time, initially until Christmas with a view to extending to the end of the academic year
Start Date: ASAP
Working Hours: Monday-Friday

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in a secondary school?

Aspire People are currently recruiting for a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to join a mainstream secondary school in Salford, starting as soon as possible. The role will initially run until Christmas, with a strong possibility of being extended through to the end of the academic year.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and can confidently provide both academic and pastoral support within the classroom and wider school environment.

The ideal candidate will have:
Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN

Experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs

A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning

A UK degree, ideally in Psychology, Educational Psychology or a related subject

The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

Strong communication and behaviour-management skills

Availability to work 5 days per week

The ability to start ASAP

A DBS on the Update Service

References covering the last 2 years

The role:
Supporting pupils with SEN across a mainstream secondary school

Providing 1:1 and small-group support where required

Helping pupils access the curriculum and engage positively in lessons

Supporting students with their social, emotional and behavioural needs

Working closely with teaching staff and the school's SEN team

Full-time, Monday-Friday

Initially until Christmas, with the potential to continue until the end of the academic year

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Psychology graduate or education professional looking to build further experience within a mainstream secondary school setting.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.