SEN Teaching Assistant — Inspire & Support Diverse Learners

New Bridge Multi Academy Trust, Oldham; Failsworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel Laycock School in Ashton Under Lyne is recruiting for a Level 1 Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic SEN team. The role supports pupils aged 11-16 with moderate to severe learning difficulties and autistic spectrum conditions, under the New Bridge MAT.

The post is based at Samuel Laycock School with a 34-hour week (term-time plus 5 days) and an NJC salary package including a SEN allowance. DBS and safeguarding checks apply.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with school-aged pupils with challenging behaviour and complex needs.
• Nurturing and empathetic approach to behaviour management.
• Physical and emotional resilience to support students with complex needs.
• Ability to support teaching and learning within an SEN setting.
• Ability to monitor student progress and provide feedback to stakeholders.
• Willingness to participate in own professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning within the SEN setting.
• Monitor student progress and provide regular feedback to stakeholders.
• Differentiate interventions in collaboration with class teachers.
• Record student progress and support social behaviour development.
• Work as part of a team and use initiative when needed.

Skills

Experience with young people

Behaviour management

Resilience

Teamwork

Differentiation

Job description

Samuel Laycock School in Ashton Under Lyne is recruiting for a Level 1 Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic SEN team. The role supports pupils aged 11-16 with moderate to severe learning difficulties and autistic spectrum conditions, under the New Bridge MAT.

The post is based at Samuel Laycock School with a 34-hour week (term-time plus 5 days) and an NJC salary package including a SEN allowance. DBS and safeguarding checks apply.