SEN Teaching Assistant — 1:1 Support in Specialist Primary (Permanent)

Desian Education; Northwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent opportunities

Competitive pay

Free training

Exclusive SEN vacancies

Senior consultant support

Direct payment support

Job summary

Desian Education are proud to be working in partnership with an extremely supportive and collaborative specialist SEN primary school in Northwich, who are looking to appoint a number of passionate and experienced Teaching Assistants to join their dedicated team.

You will become an integral member of a highly supportive classroom team, working alongside an experienced class teacher and at least three Teaching Assistants.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with complex and profound needs.
• Ability to implement communication strategies (PECS, Makaton, SALT approaches).
• Experience in SEN settings and collaborative classroom work.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support and personalised care to pupils.
• Support pupils with complex learning, developmental and behavioural needs.
• Use PECS, Makaton and SALT strategies to aid communication.
• Implement positive behaviour management and sensory strategies.
• Work with specialists and outside professionals to support pupils.
• Assist during break and lunchtimes and provide intimate care where required.
• Collaborate with teachers to ensure consistent high-quality support.

Skills

1:1 support

Makaton

PECS

Behaviour management

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant teaching assistant qualification

Job description

Desian Education are proud to be working in partnership with an extremely supportive and collaborative specialist SEN primary school in Northwich, who are looking to appoint a number of passionate and experienced Teaching Assistants to join their dedicated team.

You will become an integral member of a highly supportive classroom team, working alongside an experienced class teacher and at least three Teaching Assistants.