SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support children with Special Educational Needs in primary schools. This role involves working closely with children aged 5-11, fostering their academic, social, and emotional development. You will be part of a supportive team, providing personalized assistance and creating an inclusive environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with SEN children and possess strong communication skills. This temporary position offers a competitive daily rate and opportunities for professional development. Join us in making a positive impact on children's lives!

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Free CPD training

One-to-one support with a personal consultant

Qualifications

• Up-to-date DBS on the update service or within the last 12 months.
• Experience working with SEN children in a Primary school or care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to children to achieve learning goals.
• Create a secure and positive environment for children to learn.

Skills

Patience

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Collaboration

Education

Teaching Assistant Qualification

Health and Social Care (Level 2 or 3)

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs to assist with their success to learn? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Teaching Personnel are recruiting for SEN Teaching assistants to work in several primary schools in Trafford Greater Manchester.

The Role

• Work closely with children aged 5-11 who have a range of SEN, assisting them to develop their skills to enable them to progress.
• Be part of a team creating an inclusive and supportive environment that fosters their mental, academic and social development.
• Assist in pupils' social, health and hygiene development.

The Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to children across the school, helping them to achieve their learning goals.
• Develop and build relationships with the students, staff, and family members.
• Constant and consistent communication with the class teacher regarding progress and potential methods of work.
• Create a secure and positive environment for the child to learn and feel comfortable.
• Assist with personal care and any specific needs that may arise during the school day.

Experience:

• Have an up-to-date DBS on the update service or dated within the last 12 months.
• Preferably hold a teaching assistant qualification or health and social care (level 2 or 3).
• Experience working with SEN children preferably in a Primary school setting or care support setting.
• Be patient, caring, and adaptable, with a positive attitude towards learning.
• Have good communication skills and able to collaborate with teachers and other staff.

Benefits of Teaching Personnel:

• Be paid a competitive daily rate.
• Free CPD training available.
• One-to-one support with a personal consultant.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including valid enhanced (DBS). We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’.

If this opportunity is for you, please send your C.V.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. 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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