SEND Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are seeking a caring 1:1 SEND Support Assistant to join a friendly primary school in Ashton-Under-Lyne. You will support a KS1 pupil with learning, communication, emotional wellbeing and independence, working closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to help overcome barriers and raise achievement.

Full training and support will be provided for the right candidate; prior SEND or primary school experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Has a genuine passion for supporting children with SEND.
• Is calm, nurturing and patient.
• Can build positive relationships with children.
• Is adaptable and able to respond to individual needs.
• Works well as part of a team.
• SEND or primary school experience is desirable, but full training and support will be provided for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Support a KS1 pupil with learning, communication, emotional wellbeing and independence.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to support the pupil.
• Help the pupil overcome barriers and achieve their potential.

Skills

SEND support

Calm demeanor

Relationship building

Adaptability

Team player

Job description

Teaching Personnel are looking for a caring, patient and enthusiastic 1:1 SEND Support Assistant to join a friendly and inclusive primary school in Ashton-Under-Lyne.

You will work closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to support a KS1 pupil with their learning, communication, emotional wellbeing and independence, helping them to overcome barriers and achieve their potential.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for supporting children with SEND.
• Is calm, nurturing and patient.
• Can build positive relationships with children.
• Is adaptable and able to respond to individual needs.
• Works well as part of a team.

SEND or primary school experience is desirable, but full training and support will be provided for the right candidate.

If you are passionate about making a real difference to a child's school experience, we would love to hear from you.

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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