SEN Teaching Assistant — Specialist School Support

The Education Specialists; Hartlebury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PAYE rates

Weekly pay

Long-term opportunities

Dedicated recruitment consultant

SEN CPD access

Job summary

The Education Specialists are seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Greater Manchester. You will work closely with teachers to provide high-quality support to pupils with additional needs throughout the school day.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, aiding pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH and complex learning needs, helping access learning, supporting communication and behaviour plans, and collaborating with therapists and the wider team.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN.
• Patient, resilient and compassionate.
• Confident supporting pupils with challenging behaviour.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils who may have complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and complex learning needs.
• Helping pupils access learning and participate positively in school life.
• Supporting communication, social development and independence.
• Implementing individual support and behaviour plans.
• Using positive behaviour strategies to help pupils regulate and engage.
• Supporting pupils who may display challenging or dysregulated behaviour.
• Assisting with personal care and day-to-day needs where required.

Job description

The Education Specialists are seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Greater Manchester. You will work closely with teachers to provide high-quality support to pupils with additional needs throughout the school day.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, aiding pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH and complex learning needs, helping access learning, supporting communication and behaviour plans, and collaborating with therapists and the wider team.