SEN Teaching Assistant. Job in Wigan Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to work one-on-one with a child in a reception class who has complex needs. This full-time role requires support for personal care and communication strategies. Candidates must have an NVQ level 2 qualification and experience with SEND. The agency offers flexibility, competitive pay, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Access to CPD courses

Flexible working options

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Qualified to NVQ level 2 qualification or higher.
• Experience of working with SEND.
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum and intervention strategies.
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure required.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with a child in reception class with complex needs.
• Provide personal care as required.
• Assist in implementing classroom strategies.

Skills

Working with children with complex needs

Communication support

Personal care assistance

Knowledge of intervention strategies

Experience in SEND

Education

NVQ level 2 qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

SEND Teaching Assistant

Are you an experienced TA with a passion for working with children with complex needs and non-verbal communication?

We are currently seeking a dedicated TA to work one-on-one with a child in reception class at a primary school on the outskirts of Wigan. The child has complex needs including Global Delay and non-verbal communication and requires some personal care including nappy changing. This is a full-time, ongoing role, working 5 days a week, 8:30am–3:30pm. Daily pay rates 95-99 depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with a child in reception class who has complex needs including Global Delay and non-verbal communication.
• Provide support as required, including personal care (nappy changing).
• Assist with implementing intervention strategies and supporting communication methods as part of classroom and intervention planning.

Qualifications

• Qualified to NVQ level 2 qualification (or equivalent) or higher
• Experience of working with SEND
• Experience of the National Curriculum
• Knowledge of the intervention strategies
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
• CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible
• Legal right to work in the UK

Benefits

• Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
• Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the National College
• Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you
• Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
• We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer

To join us and be successful in this role you will need to apply or register with Tradewind Recruitment. For more information about the role, contact Tradewind Recruitment.