SEN Teaching Assistant, Allerdale. Job in United Kingdom Education & Training Jobs

Tradewind Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding special education provider in Allerdale is looking for a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with Severe Learning Difficulties and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties. The role involves working with a dedicated team to provide personalized learning and support. Candidates should show empathy and a passion for helping vulnerable learners. The position offers excellent training and career development opportunities, starting January 2025.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

CPD and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN settings is beneficial but not essential.
• Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners is vital.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SLD, PMLD, complex needs, and communication difficulties.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team for personalized learning and support.
• Assist with mobility, personal care, feeding, and communication strategies.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Communication skills

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Outstanding Special School

Allerdale Start Date: January 2025 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm Pay: 90 - 118.89 per day Contract: January 2025 - July 2025 (with potential to become temp-to-perm)

Tradewind Recruitment is proud to be supporting an Outstanding-rated Special School in Allerdale, providing exceptional education for children and young people aged 2-19 with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). The school is seeking a compassionate, committed, and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team from January 2025.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils aged 2-19 with SLD, PMLD, complex needs, and communication difficulties
• Work closely with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team to deliver personalised learning, sensory activities, and therapeutic support
• Assist with mobility, personal care, feeding, and communication strategies (full training provided)
• Create a nurturing, safe, and consistent environment that promotes independence and wellbeing
• Support EHCP targets through structured 1:1 and small-group activities

Experience in SEN settings is beneficial but not essential. The school welcomes applicants who demonstrate empathy, patience, resilience, and a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners.

About the School

• Outstanding Ofsted rating
• Specialist provision for SLD and PMLD learners aged 2-19
• Highly skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team
• Excellent training, CPD, and career development opportunities
• Warm, inclusive, and collaborative staff culture
• Easily accessible by public transport with free on-site parking

Apply Now

Join this exceptional SEN school as a Teaching Assistant in Allerdale from January 2025.

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