SEN Teaching Assistant

Simply Education Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Simply Education Ltd in Northampton is seeking a caring SEN Teaching Assistant to join one of our SEN schools. This full-time role runs 8:30 to 15:45, supporting pupils aged 11-18 with SEND to enhance learning, wellbeing and independence.

You will work with individuals and small groups, adapt activities, support personal care, mobility equipment, and behaviour management while promoting inclusion and confidence.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting children and young people with SEND.
• Good understanding of SEND challenges and inclusive education.
• Patient, compassionate, calm, and able to respond positively to challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Support students in the classroom and wider school environment.
• Work with individuals and small groups across literacy, numeracy, and ICT.
• Adapt activities and resources to meet individual needs and promote inclusion.
• Support students with education, behaviour and personal development plans.
• Promote independence, positive behaviour, social skills and confidence.
• Provide personal care support (toileting, hygiene and meals).
• Assist with mobility equipment and training procedures where required.
• Support with health procedures and respond to illness or injuries following health and safety rules.
• Use positive communication and behaviour-management strategies.

Skills

SEND experience

Patience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

ICT skills

Personal care support

Job description

We are looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join one of our SEN schools in Northampton. This role will be a full time role, five days a week from 8.30 -3.45 to start as soon as possible.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people (11-18) with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and who wants to make a genuine difference to their learning, development, wellbeing and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students in the classroom and across the wider school environment, including providing more intensive support for students with additional needs.
• Work with individuals and small groups to support learning across areas such as literacy, numeracy and ICT.
• Adapt activities and learning resources to meet individual student needs and promote inclusion and equality of access.
• Support students with their education, behaviour and personal development plans.
• Promote independence, positive behaviour, social skills and confidence.
• Provide personal care support where required, including toileting, hygiene and feeding/meal times.
• Support students with mobility equipment, such as wheelchairs, standing frames, walking aids and hoists, following appropriate training and procedures.
• Assist trained staff with medical and healthcare procedures where required.
• Respond appropriately to students who are unwell or injured and follow school health and safety procedures.
• Use positive communication and behaviour-management strategies to support students in managing their behaviour and resolving conflict.
• Support students during breaktimes, lunchtimes, trips, visits and other activities.
• Monitor, record and provide feedback on students' progress and contribute to student profiles and records of achievement.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine enthusiasm for working with children and young people with SEND.
• Has a good understanding of special educational needs and the challenges some students may experience.
• Is patient, compassionate, calm and able to respond positively to challenging situations.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is able to build trusting and positive relationships with students.
• Is confident supporting students with personal care needs.
• Is able to work effectively as part of a team while also using their own initiative when appropriate.
• Is adaptable and willing to develop new skills and take on new challenges.
• Has good literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality, data protection and safeguarding.
• Is committed to promoting equality, inclusion, dignity and respect for every student.

If you are compassionate, enthusiastic and motivated to make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people with SEND, we would love to hear from you