SEN Teaching Assistant – 17.5hrs

Aquinas Trust; Whitmore; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Aquinas Trust is seeking a patient, enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join our school in Whitmore. The 17.5-hour role supports pupils with Education Health Care Plans, working under teachers to enable access to a broad and balanced curriculum.

You will help pupils in the classroom and outdoor environments, following planned activities, and you should have experience with SEN, ASD/SCD is desirable, and familiarity with Makaton, PECS or sensory strategies would be an advantage.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with SEN children.
• Understanding of ASD/Social Communication Difficulties desirable.
• Knowledge of Makaton, Sensory Integration or PECS would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to access learning in the classroom and outdoor environments.
• Assist with following teachers' planning and class activities.
• Support effective inclusion and learning for pupils with Education Health Care Plans.

Skills

SEN experience

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, patient individual, who has an interest in SEND and a passion for teaching and learning, to work within our school setting. The role will be classroom based, working alongside pupils who have an Education Health Care Plan. Our aim is to provide an inclusive, broad and balanced curriculum for all learners. Working under the guidance of teachers, you will help pupils to access learning within the classroom and outdoor learning environments. Applicants should be confident in following teacher planning and implementation in class support.

An understanding and previous experience of working with children with ASD/Social Communication Difficulties is desirable. Some knowledge of Makaton, Sensory Integration and PECS would be an advantage.

Personal attributes

Experience of working with SEN children.

• SEN Teaching Assistant – 17.5hrs

  Overview

  We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, patient individual, who has an interest in SEND and a passion for teaching and learning, to work within our school setting. The role will be classroom based, working alongside pupils who have an Education Health Care Plan. Our aim is to provide an inclusive, broad and balanced curriculum for all learners. Working under the guidance of teachers, you will help pupils to access learning within the classroom and outdoor learning environments. Applicants should be confident in following teacher planning and implementation in class support.

  An understanding and previous experience of working with children with ASD/Social Communication Difficulties is desirable. Some knowledge of Makaton, Sensory Integration and PECS would be an advantage.

  Personal attributes

  Experience of working with SEN children.