SEN Teaching Assistant — Join a Brand‑New Oldham School

eTeach UK Limited; Oldham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Care and Education is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant for Thornycroft School in Oldham. You will support pupils with SEN, both in class and during activities, using technology and adaptive environments to enable engagement.

Ideal candidates have experience with behavioural needs, a GCSE English/Maths C or above (or equivalent), and are willing to pursue a teaching assistant qualification to support young learners in a new independent school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children who have behavioural support needs and knowledge of behavioural management techniques.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above, or equivalent functional skills.
• Hold or be willing to work towards a recognised teaching assistant qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in their educational and social development.
• Provide support inside and outside the classroom to engage in activities.
• Set up activities and use technology or adapt the environment to meet needs.
• Support teachers by engaging with students and providing learning support.
• Work 1:1 with some students to give them time and support to learn.

Skills

Behaviour management

Classroom support

Student engagement

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C or above)

Teaching assistant qualification/working towards

L1/L2 Functional Skills (English/Maths)

Job description

Horizon Care and Education is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant for Thornycroft School in Oldham. You will support pupils with SEN, both in class and during activities, using technology and adaptive environments to enable engagement.

Ideal candidates have experience with behavioural needs, a GCSE English/Maths C or above (or equivalent), and are willing to pursue a teaching assistant qualification to support young learners in a new independent school setting.