SEN Teaching Assistant - Flexible 1:1/Small-Group Support

Academics; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Long-term supply roles

Job summary

Academics in the United Kingdom is seeking Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistants for short- and long-term support in partnership primary schools and SEN provisions around Cheadle. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support for learners with autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, and SEMH; maintain inclusive, safe learning environments and work with staff, SENCO, and external agencies.

These temporary opportunities offer flexible working and long-term supply prospects, with the

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN is desirable.
• Calm, resilient, and able to remain consistent under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to build trusting relationships and implement clear structures and routines.
• Empathetic, flexible, and committed to long-term support for the learner(s).
• A good level of literacy and numeracy skills.
• A current Enhanced DBS that is registered with the Update Service, or you will be prepared to apply for a new DBS (cost applied).

Responsibilities

• Providing high quality 1:1 and/or small group support/interventions for learners who have with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, Speech and Language needs, SEMH, and other learning difficulties.
• Support learners to develop essential skills, build social connections, and engage actively in learning.
• Implement tailored strategies to promote emotional regulation, resilience, and independence.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCO, and external agencies when needed.
• Assisting the class teacher in adapting classroom activities and resources.
• Managing behaviour and engaging learners with their own learning.

Skills

SEN experience

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Calm under pressure

Empathy and relationship building

Job description

Academics in the United Kingdom is seeking Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistants for short- and long-term support in partnership primary schools and SEN provisions around Cheadle. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support for learners with autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, and SEMH; maintain inclusive, safe learning environments and work with staff, SENCO, and external agencies.

These temporary opportunities offer flexible working and long-term supply prospects, with the