SEND 121 TA

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. are seeking a caring, patient 1:1 SEND Support Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Ashton-under-Lyne. You will work with a KS1 pupil to support learning, communication, emotional wellbeing and independence.

Full training and safeguarding checks are provided. Prior SEND or primary school experience is desirable but not essential; a genuine passion for helping children is key. This temporary role offers meaningful school-based impact.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting children with SEND.
• Calm, patient, nurturing and understanding.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children.
• Teamplayer, able to work with school staff.
• Experience with SEND or in a primary school (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support KS1 pupil to develop learning skills.
• Assist with communication and social-emotional wellbeing.
• Promote independence and positive behaviour.
• Work with class teacher and SENDCo as part of a school team.
• Attend safeguarding training and checks as required.

Skills

SEND experience

Patience

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Job description

Teaching Personnel are seeking a caring, patient and enthusiastic 1:1 SEND Support Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary school in Ashton-under-Lyne.

In this rewarding role, you will work closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to provide dedicated support to a KS1 pupil, helping them to develop their learning, communication, emotional wellbeing and independence. You will play an important role in helping the pupil overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.

• Have a genuine passion for supporting children with SEND.
• Be calm, patient, nurturing and understanding.
• Be confident in building positive and trusting relationships with children.
• Be adaptable and able to respond effectively to individual needs.
• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive school team.
• Have previous experience working with SEND or in a primary school setting (desirable, but not essential).

Full training and ongoing support will be provided for the right candidate.

If you are passionate about supporting children and want to make a genuine difference to a pupil’s educational journey and school experience,

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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