SEN Teaching Assistant

Long-term Teachers Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant Catholic Primary school in Wiltshire is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to support small group interventions. The successful candidate will provide a supportive presence, adapting lessons and helping children transition between SEN and mainstream education. You will play a crucial role in their educational and emotional development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with SEN children.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Adapting lesson materials to make them accessible to pupils.
• Running group work and managing behavior effectively.
• Supporting literacy and numeracy tasks.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Education

Relevant qualifications and training in supporting children with SEND

Job description

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SEN Teaching Assistant (Small group intervention)

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Permanent

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I am working with a vibrant Catholic Primary school located in Wiltshire that is more than just a place where children learn to read and write. It is a place where they are nurtured, where their faith is strengthened, and where they are prepared to be thoughtful, compassionate members of society. They also offer a multitude of ways to get involved with local and school based charitable work.

This school has an exciting opportunity for a SEN T A to specialise in smal l group intervention starting as soon as possible and staying on a permanent basis. You will play a vital role in pupils' educational, emotional and social development. You must be able to provide a calm, consistent and reassuring presence, adapting classroom materials to encourage engagement and proactive learning, helping them transition easily between SEN groups and mainstream schooling.

Responsibilities:

• Adapting lesson materials, making them accessible to the pupil.
• Confidence running group work and behaviour management.
• Reinforcing learning objectives set by the teacher.
• Assisting with literacy and numerical tasks breaking them down into more manageable steps.
• Understanding the individual needs of the pupil to best support them in class.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with SEN children.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with the pupil, parents and colleagues effectively.
• Patience, empathy and resilience to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Relevant qualifications and training in supporting children with SEND.
• An understanding of relevant safe guarding and child protection procedures.