SEN Teaching Assistant - Stafford

Teaching Personnel; Stafford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Stafford is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs in a nurturing school environment. The role involves 1:1 and small group support, working with pupils with SEND, autism, and communication needs, and helping them access the curriculum.

The ideal candidate will be patient, resilient and a team player, with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people, especially SEN.
• Patient, calm, compassionate and resilient.
• Able to build strong relationships with children.
• Teaching Assistant qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND.
• Support children with autism, communication and behavioural needs.
• Build positive relationships to boost confidence and independence.
• Assist teachers with delivering lessons and adapting activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour and social skills.
• Collaborate with teachers, SEND staff, therapists and parents.
• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Encourage pupils to develop life and learning skills.

Skills

1:1 support

Small group support

SEN experience

Communication skills

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Stafford

Location: Stafford (ST18)

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant

Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only

Salary: £95.00 – £110.00 per day (depending on experience)

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs? Do you have the patience, resilience and empathy needed to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential?

We are working with a welcoming and supportive school in the ST18 area of Stafford that is looking to appoint a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a nurturing and inclusive environment where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of children every day.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with a range of special educational needs.
• Support children with SEND, autism, communication difficulties, behavioural needs and additional learning needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage confidence, independence and engagement.
• Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom to help them access the curriculum.
• Assist teachers with delivering engaging lessons and adapting activities to meet individual learning needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour and help pupils develop their social, emotional and communication skills.
• Work closely with teachers, SEND staff, therapists and parents to support individual education and development plans.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Encourage pupils to become more independent and develop essential life and learning skills.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working with children or young people, particularly those with SEN/SEND, autism or additional needs.
• Is patient, calm, compassionate and resilient.
• Can build strong and positive relationships with children.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Is confident supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Is passionate about helping children overcome barriers and achieve their potential.
• Can remain positive and professional when managing challenging situations.
• Holds a Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant experience (desirable but not essential).

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

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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