Sen Teaching Assistant

AMA Admin; Stretford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay (£107.71)

Full-time placement in Stretford

CPD via Milk Academy

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Milk Education are working with a welcoming and supportive primary school in Stretford who are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team ASAP.

You will work with pupils with a range of needs, including ASC, ADHD, speech and language difficulties and SEMH, providing one-to-one and small-group support.

The role offers full-time hours, ongoing CPD via Milk Academy and dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

Qualifications

• Has experience supporting children or young people with SEN in a school, childcare, care or similar setting (desirable).
• Is patient, empathetic, caring and understanding.
• Has a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Can adapt their approach to meet the individual needs of pupils.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can remain calm and supportive when managing challenging situations.
• Is proactive, flexible and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing.
• Is enthusiastic about helping children develop confidence, independence and essential life skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with Special Educational Needs.
• Support children with additional learning, communication, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Work closely with class teachers and the SENCO to implement individual learning plans and support strategies.
• Adapt learning activities and resources to meet individual pupil needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation, confidence and independence.
• Support pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and other additional needs.
• Help children develop their communication, social and interaction skills.
• Create a calm, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Support pupils with classroom routines, transitions and daily activities.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and school policies to ensure pupil safety and wellbeing.

Skills

SEN experience

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Graduate

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary School in Stretford

Milk Education are working with a welcoming and supportive primary school in Stretford who are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team ASAP.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), helping them overcome barriers to learning, build confidence and reach their full potential in a positive and inclusive school environment.

You will work alongside experienced teachers and SEN staff to provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

The school welcomes applications from experienced SEN Teaching Assistants, graduates and candidates with transferable experience from childcare, care work, youth work, support work or similar settings.

Your Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with Special Educational Needs.




• Support children with additional learning, communication, emotional and behavioural needs.




• Work closely with class teachers and the SENCO to implement individual learning plans and support strategies.




• Adapt learning activities and resources to meet individual pupil needs.




• Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation, confidence and independence.




• Support pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and other additional needs.




• Help children develop their communication, social and interaction skills.




• Create a calm, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.




• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils, staff and parents.




• Support pupils with classroom routines, transitions and daily activities.




• Follow safeguarding procedures and school policies to ensure pupil safety and wellbeing.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience supporting children or young people with SEN in a school, childcare, care or similar setting (desirable).




• Is patient, empathetic, caring and understanding.




• Has a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.




• Can adapt their approach to meet the individual needs of pupils.




• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.




• Can remain calm and supportive when managing challenging situations.




• Is proactive, flexible and able to work effectively as part of a team.




• Understands the importance of safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing.




• Is enthusiastic about helping children develop confidence, independence and essential life skills.

Previous SEN Teaching Assistant experience is desirable but not essential. Graduates and candidates with transferable experience from care work, childcare, youth work, support work, volunteering or coaching are encouraged to apply.

What's in It for You?

• Competitive daily rates of pay (£107.71 per day minimum).




• Full-time opportunity in a supportive primary school in Stretford.




• Valuable experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs.




• Ongoing CPD and SEN-focused training through Milk Academy.




• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.




• Opportunities to