SEND Support Teaching Assistant Level 2

Teaching Vacancies; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education provider in Manchester seeks a dedicated specialist to support children with social and communication difficulties, particularly those with Autism. In this role, you will foster learning by providing targeted assistance, ensuring effective use of resources, and implementing strategies to enhance the personal development of students with special educational needs. The position involves collaboration with teachers and professionals while contributing to a nurturing and inclusive educational environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive community ethos

Positive work culture

Qualifications

• Experience in promoting social and communication skills among children.
• Ability to implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Knowledge of supporting learning difficulties, including speech and language.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings and provide feedback on pupil progress.
• Support the Class Teacher and SENCO in planning and delivery.
• Foster links between home and school for the pupil's well-being.

Skills

Support for children with Autism

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Experience in supporting children with SEN

Job description

Overview

What skills and experience we're looking for

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings within school and at specialist units as required; Under the direction of the Class Teacher and SENCO.
• To mark pupils’ work under the direction of the class teacher
• To support the pupil in developing social skills both in and out of the Classroom
• To support the use of ICT in learning activities and with specific programmes to support learning. (For example – Clicker 6)
• To provide regular feedback on the pupil’s learning and behaviour to the teacher/SENCO, including feedback on the effectiveness of the behaviour strategies adopted
• Under the direction of the teacher, carry out and report on systematic observations of pupils to gather evidence of their knowledge, understanding and skills upon which the teacher makes judgements about their stage of development
• When working with a group of pupils, understand and use group dynamics to promote group effectiveness and support group and individual performance
• Use specialist skills and training to encourage the child to benefit from the planned learning activities, including modifying the class teacher’s planned activities to meet the needs of the pupils
• Where appropriate, to know and apply positive handling techniques
• To know and apply school policies on Child Protection, Health and Safety, Behaviour, Teaching and Learning, Equal Opportunities etc
• Where appropriate to develop a relationship to foster links between home and school, and to keep the school informed of relevant information
• To be aware of confidential issues linked to home/pupil/teacher/school
• To contribute towards reviews of the pupil’s progress as appropriate
• To comply with legal and organisational requirements for maintaining the health, safety and security of yourself and others in the learning environment
• To take part in training activities offered by the school to further knowledge and skills of working with a child with specific learning difficulties
• To be willing to support playground/break time supervision e.g. educational games, homework clubs etc
• To accompany teacher and pupils on educational visits
• To be able to support children who need support with personal care.
• All staff in school will be expected to accept reasonable flexibility in working arrangements and the allocation of duties in pursuance of raising pupil achievement. Any changes will take account of salary/status/hours and will be subject to discussion, in accordance with the guidance note on contractual changes.
• To carry out the above duties in accordance with the Education Department’s Equal Opportunities Policy. To work under an agreed system of guidance and management from the Class teacher and SENCO to take responsibility for the child; Wave 3 interventions as appropriate to meet the needs of the child. In class support work directed to the child. To support the work of the Class Teacher and SENCO in raising standards for children with SEN

Main Purpose

To provide specialist skills and knowledge, at an advanced level, in the area of SEN (in particular children with a social and communication difficulties and children with Autism)

To plan, resource, deliver, monitor and review progress for the child on individual programmes within the classroom or as part of a withdrawal strategy.

To assist the Class Teacher and SENCO in the planning, delivery, monitoring and review process for the SEND child/children.

Main Functions

• To assist in promoting the learning and personal development of the pupils to whom you are assigned, to enable them to make best use of the educational opportunities available to them.
• To aid the pupils to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on their own by, for example:
  • Clarifying and explaining instructions
  • Ensuring the pupil is able to use equipment and materials provided
  • Motivating and encouraging the pupil(s) as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to pupils’ needs
  • Assisting in weaker areas, e.g. speech and language, reading, spelling, numeracy, handwriting/presentation etc
  • Using praise, commentary and assistance to encourage the pupil to engage and stay on task
• Liaising with class teacher, SENCO and other professionals about individual education plans/targets, contributing to the planning and delivery as appropriate
• Providing additional nurture to individuals when requested by the class teacher or SENCO
• Consistently and effectively implementing agreed behaviour management strategies
• Helping to make appropriate resources to support the pupil

What the school offers its staff

At Cheetham Church of England Community Academy, staff are supported through a strong community ethos and a commitment to professional and personal wellbeing. We offer a range of professional development opportunities, including regular CPD, coaching, and training to help staff grow in their roles. As a Church of England school, our values-led environment encourages collaboration, respect, and a positive, nurturing culture for both staff and pupils.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.