SEN teaching Assistant - Thornton-Cleveleys

Teaching Personnel; Thornton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a specialist SEN school as a SEN Teaching Assistant, providing dedicated support to students with special educational needs. This role involves adapting learning strategies, fostering independence, and ensuring a nurturing environment. With competitive pay and the opportunity to go permanent, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Opportunity for permanent role

Ongoing guidance from a consultant

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN is desirable.
• A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach.
• Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to students with SEN.
• Support the teacher in delivering tailored lessons.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Patience

Education

Relevant qualification in education or childcare

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Thornton-Cleveleys - September Start
Pay Rate: £13.75 - £14.50 per hour
Contract Type: Temp to Perm
Location: Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire

We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in the Thornton-Cleveleys area. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with special educational needs.

This role involves providing support for students with a range of complex needs, helping them to access learning, build confidence, and achieve their full potential in a nurturing and structured environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 support to students with SEN, adapting strategies to meet individual needs.
• Support the class teacher in delivering tailored lessons and activities.
• Help create a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Assist with the implementation of individual education plans (IEPs).
• Monitor and record student progress, reporting to teachers and SENCO.
• Promote independence, emotional wellbeing, and positive behaviour.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN is desirable.
• A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach to supporting learning.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A relevant qualification in education or childcare is advantageous but not essential.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate of £13.75 - £14.50.
• Opportunity for a permanent role after a successful temporary period.
• Ongoing guidance from a dedicated consultant.

If you’re committed to making a real difference in the lives of young people and are looking for a rewarding SEN role in a specialist setting, we would love to hear from you.

If you are interested in this position, please click apply now and we will be in contact within the next 48 hours to discuss next steps.

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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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