SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary Support & Growth

AMA Admin; Stretford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay (£107.71)

Full-time placement in Stretford

CPD via Milk Academy

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Milk Education are working with a welcoming and supportive primary school in Stretford who are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team ASAP.

You will work with pupils with a range of needs, including ASC, ADHD, speech and language difficulties and SEMH, providing one-to-one and small-group support.

The role offers full-time hours, ongoing CPD via Milk Academy and dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

Qualifications

• Has experience supporting children or young people with SEN in a school, childcare, care or similar setting (desirable).
• Is patient, empathetic, caring and understanding.
• Has a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Can adapt their approach to meet the individual needs of pupils.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can remain calm and supportive when managing challenging situations.
• Is proactive, flexible and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing.
• Is enthusiastic about helping children develop confidence, independence and essential life skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with Special Educational Needs.
• Support children with additional learning, communication, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Work closely with class teachers and the SENCO to implement individual learning plans and support strategies.
• Adapt learning activities and resources to meet individual pupil needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation, confidence and independence.
• Support pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and other additional needs.
• Help children develop their communication, social and interaction skills.
• Create a calm, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Support pupils with classroom routines, transitions and daily activities.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and school policies to ensure pupil safety and wellbeing.

Skills

SEN experience

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Graduate

Job description

Milk Education are working with a welcoming and supportive primary school in Stretford who are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team ASAP.

You will work with pupils with a range of needs, including ASC, ADHD, speech and language difficulties and SEMH, providing one-to-one and small-group support.

The role offers full-time hours, ongoing CPD via Milk Academy and dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.