Sen Teaching Assistant - SEMH & SEN

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Rochdale is seeking an experienced SEN Support Assistant for a mainstream secondary school. The role focuses on supporting pupils with SEN and SEMH needs, both 1:1 and in small groups.

You will work closely with the SEN team to promote academic progress and positive behaviour. Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a secondary setting and be patient, resilient, and able to build trusting relationships with young people.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a secondary school setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN and/or SEMH.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Support students academically and pastorally.
• Help pupils overcome barriers to learning and develop confidence and independence.
• Work closely with teaching staff and the school's SEN team.
• Support positive behaviour and help students regulate emotions.
• Adapt support to meet individual pupils' needs and learning styles.
• Encourage positive engagement with lessons and school life.
• Build strong, professional relationships with pupils while maintaining boundaries.

Skills

2 years experience

SEN/SEMH support

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced SEN Support Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream secondary school in Rochdale, supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The successful candidate must have a minimum of 2 years' experience working within a secondary school setting and have a strong understanding of supporting young people with additional needs.

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Support students both academically and pastorally.
• Help pupils overcome barriers to learning and develop their confidence and independence.
• Work closely with teaching staff and the school's SEN team.
• Support positive behaviour and help students regulate their emotions.
• Adapt support to meet individual pupils' needs and learning styles.
• Encourage positive engagement with lessons and school life.
• Build strong, professional relationships with pupils while maintaining appropriate boundaries.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a minimum of 2 years' experience working in a secondary school setting.
• Has experience supporting pupils with SEN and/or SEMH needs.
• Understands the challenges that young people with additional needs may face.
• Has strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Is patient, resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Can build positive and trusting relationships with young people.

If you are an experienced SEN Support Assistant who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and reach their potential, we would love to hear from you.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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