SEN Teaching Assistant Flexible, Impactful Support

Tradewind Recruitment; St Helens; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Free CPD through The National College

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants for a variety of opportunities across secondary schools in St Helens. You’ll work with students with diverse needs to enable access to learning and build independence.

Roles include one-to-one support, small-group work and assisting intervention programmes, with a focus on including students in class activities and promoting positive behaviour. Applications from graduates welcome.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Experience supporting SEND is advantageous.
• Patience, resilience and empathy.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A genuine passion for improving outcomes for young people.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one support
• Supporting students within the classroom
• Working with small groups
• Supporting intervention programmes
• Helping students overcome barriers to learning
• Promoting positive behaviour and engagement
• Developing positive relationships with students
• Working alongside teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Empathy

Communication

Education

Psychology degree

Education degree

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants for a variety of opportunities across secondary schools in St Helens. You’ll work with students with diverse needs to enable access to learning and build independence.

Roles include one-to-one support, small-group work and assisting intervention programmes, with a focus on including students in class activities and promoting positive behaviour. Applications from graduates welcome.