SEN Teaching Assistant | Specialist Primary School Impact

Senploy; Swinton; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Job summary

Senploy is seeking a proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist primary school in Swinton. The role supports pupils with a range of needs, following EHCP targets and helping with communication, sensory regulation and independence.

You will use PECS and now-and-next boards, assist with transitions, personal care when needed, and work closely with teachers to create a supportive learning environment. Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:45am-3:45pm, ASAP start, long-term placement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with ASD, non-verbal pupils, communication difficulties, sensory needs or learning difficulties is desirable.
• Experience as a SEN TA, Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Care Worker, Youth Worker or similar will be considered.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils to access learning
• Following individual EHCP targets
• Developing communication and interaction skills
• Using visual communication systems such as PECS and now-and-next boards
• Supporting sensory regulation
• Helping pupils manage transitions and routines
• Encouraging independence and life skills
• Supporting social and emotional development
• Helping pupils engage in play, practical and physical activities
• Supporting personal care where required
• Working closely with teachers and other support staff

Skills

Pro-active

Patient

Calm and resilient

Confident with SEN pupils

Relationship building

Communication

Initiative

Passionate about development

Job description

Senploy is seeking a proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist primary school in Swinton. The role supports pupils with a range of needs, following EHCP targets and helping with communication, sensory regulation and independence.

You will use PECS and now-and-next boards, assist with transitions, personal care when needed, and work closely with teachers to create a supportive learning environment. Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:45am-3:45pm, ASAP start, long-term placement.