SEN Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Salford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Year 1 child with ADHD in a primary school setting. This full-time role requires someone with experience in managing ADHD and attention-related challenges, utilizing various strategies to foster effective learning. The ideal candidate will thrive in a supportive environment, helping to create a positive impact on the child's educational journey. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the necessary qualifications, this is an exciting opportunity to join a nurturing team and contribute to the growth of children with special educational needs.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Support for DBS checks

Potential for permanent position

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with ADHD or similar needs.
• Relevant qualifications and training for supporting SEN.

Responsibilities

• Support a Year 1 child with ADHD on a 1:1 basis.
• Build effective communication and relationships with the child.

Skills

Experience with ADHD

Effective communication skills

Ability to build relationships

Experience with SEN needs

Education

Relevant qualifications in education or child care

Job description

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SEN Teaching Assistant for Salford Primary School (M5)– ASAP Start

Supporting a child with ADHD in Year 1 on a 1:1 basis

Various withdrawal and inclusion strategies required

Experience of working with ADHD and attention issues

A primary school in Salford, M5, are currently working with Teaching Personnel to find support for various children within the school who have additional SEN needs.

There is a particular child in Year 1 who has been diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit) and needs the support of a teaching assistant on a full time basis ASAP. The child displays a number of challenging behaviours which can be related to their inability to communicate effectively and a short attention span. As an SEN teaching assistant, supporting the learning of the child is of paramount importance.

- Year 1 Boy with ADHD

- ASAP Start and full time

- Supporting Learning in and outside the classroom

As an SEN Teaching Assistant you would be expected to build effective communication and relationships with the child and with other children within the class. Using strategies and techniques that work for the chid, supporting ADHD can be both challenging and rewarding, but this particular school provides a great environment to allow all children to learn.

If you have a background of working with children displaying ADHD needs or similar needs and want to apply for a long-term position in a school like this, please apply now.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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