SEN Teaching Assistant

Senploy; Swinton; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Job summary

Senploy is seeking a proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist primary school in Swinton. The role supports pupils with a range of needs, following EHCP targets and helping with communication, sensory regulation and independence.

You will use PECS and now-and-next boards, assist with transitions, personal care when needed, and work closely with teachers to create a supportive learning environment. Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:45am-3:45pm, ASAP start, long-term placement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with ASD, non-verbal pupils, communication difficulties, sensory needs or learning difficulties is desirable.
• Experience as a SEN TA, Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Care Worker, Youth Worker or similar will be considered.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils to access learning
• Following individual EHCP targets
• Developing communication and interaction skills
• Using visual communication systems such as PECS and now-and-next boards
• Supporting sensory regulation
• Helping pupils manage transitions and routines
• Encouraging independence and life skills
• Supporting social and emotional development
• Helping pupils engage in play, practical and physical activities
• Supporting personal care where required
• Working closely with teachers and other support staff

Skills

Pro-active

Patient

Calm and resilient

Confident with SEN pupils

Relationship building

Communication

Initiative

Passionate about development

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Specialist Primary School

Location: Swinton, Salford

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am-3:45pm

Start: ASAP

Contract: Long-term

We are looking for a pro-active and engaging SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist primary school in Swinton.

The school supports children with a range of additional and complex needs, providing highly personalised learning and support based around each child's individual EHCP.

Many pupils require support with communication, sensory regulation, behaviour, learning, social development and independence.

The Role

• Supporting pupils to access learning
• Following individual EHCP targets
• Developing communication and interaction skills
• Using visual communication systems such as PECS and now-and-next boards
• Supporting sensory regulation
• Helping pupils manage transitions and routines
• Encouraging independence and life skills
• Supporting social and emotional development
• Helping pupils engage in play, practical and physical activities
• Supporting personal care where required
• Working closely with teachers and other support staff

The school is looking for staff who are proactive and willing to get involved. You should be confident engaging with children through activities, play, sensory work and outdoor learning, while adapting your approach to suit individual needs.

About You

• Pro-active and enthusiastic
• Patient, calm and resilient
• Confident working with SEN pupils
• Able to build positive relationships
• Comfortable supporting communication and sensory needs
• Reliable and consistent
• Able to use their own initiative
• Passionate about supporting children's development

Previous experience with ASD, non-verbal pupils, communication difficulties, sensory needs or learning difficulties is desirable.

Experience as a SEN TA, Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Care Worker, Youth Worker or similar will be considered.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Right to work in the UK

Why Apply?

• Monday-Friday, 8:45am-3:45pm
• ASAP start
• Long-term position
• Weekly pay
• Opportunity to gain specialist SEN experience

If you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant who is proactive, engaging and passionate about supporting children with additional needs,