SEN Teaching Assistant: Foster Learning & Wellbeing

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Newthorpe; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant (SEN) to join Bennerley Fields School in Ilkeston.

You will support pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them engage in learning and develop independence within a caring, structured environment. Working alongside teachers and therapists, you will provide one-to-one and small group support, contribute to planning differentiated lessons, assist with EHCP targets, promote safeguarding and positive behaviour, and build

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs.
• Caring, patient and resilient nature.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to support students with varying needs and challenging behaviours.
• Commitment to helping every child achieve their full potential.
• An Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students across the school.
• Assist teachers in planning and delivering engaging and differentiated lessons.
• Support pupils to achieve their learning objectives and EHCP targets.
• Encourage positive behaviour and support emotional wellbeing.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues.
• Assist students with a range of communication, sensory, and learning needs.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and external professionals.
• Uphold safeguarding procedures and promote the welfare of all children and young people.

Skills

SEN experience

Caring and patient

Teamwork

Diverse needs

Child potential

DBS check

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant (SEN) to join Bennerley Fields School in Ilkeston.

You will support pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them engage in learning and develop independence within a caring, structured environment. Working alongside teachers and therapists, you will provide one-to-one and small group support, contribute to planning differentiated lessons, assist with EHCP targets, promote safeguarding and positive behaviour, and build