SEND & SEMH Teaching Assistant — Impact & Growth Path

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Kingsway Park High School is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to join our Additional Needs team. The role focuses on helping students access learning, build confidence and independence, and achieve personal and academic success.

You will work with teachers, the SENDCo and pastoral team to deliver interventions, adapt activities, and monitor progress, while fostering safeguarding, inclusion and a nurturing learning environment.

Qualifications

• Has GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
• Experience of, or a passion for, working with children and young people aged 11–16.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding the importance of safeguarding, inclusion and equality.
• Patient, adaptable and resilient with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEND, SEMH and additional learning needs in the classroom.
• Deliver targeted interventions for individuals and small groups.
• Help adapt learning activities and resources to meet individual needs.
• Promote students' confidence, independence and engagement in learning.
• Support students' social, emotional and communication development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, the SEND team and external professionals.
• Monitor and record student progress, contributing to support planning and reviews.
• Encourage positive behaviour and help students overcome barriers to learning.
• Create a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school through duties and enrichment activities.

Skills

GCSE English/Maths

Experience with children

Communication skills

Safeguarding awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Kingsway Park High School is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to join our Additional Needs team. The role focuses on helping students access learning, build confidence and independence, and achieve personal and academic success.

You will work with teachers, the SENDCo and pastoral team to deliver interventions, adapt activities, and monitor progress, while fostering safeguarding, inclusion and a nurturing learning environment.