SEND Teaching Assistant

Academics; Bebington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics in Wirral are seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support secondary students with moderate to extreme learning difficulties at a local school.

You will work closely with teachers, safeguarding officers and provide a positive, inclusive learning environment while addressing ASD and ADHD communication and sensory needs.

The role starts at the beginning of the academic year in September, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and career growth within education.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an education setting, either with children or young people.
• Confidence in managing and appropriately responding to challenging behaviours.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Adaptable and positive in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with sensory, global, complex and challenging behaviour
• Assisting with class planning and delivery
• Working closely with teachers and safeguarding officers
• Creating a positive learning environment where students can develop both academically and personally.

Skills

Experience in education

Excellent communication

Adaptable and positive

Confidence in managing behaviours

Job description

We are seeking a long-term SEND Teaching Assistant to join the team at a school in Wirral, specializing in children with moderate to extreme learning difficulties.

The ideal candidate for a SEND Teaching Assistant would be passionate about supporting children of secondary school age in their learning and development, and has prior knowledge of ASD and ADHD communication and sensory needs.

The school are looking for a committed and supportive SEND Teaching Assistant to start at the beginning of the academic year in September. Not only will this role develop your career in education, it is also an opportunity to support young people.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Supporting students with sensory, global, complex and challenging behaviour
• Assisting with class planning and delivery
• Working closely with teachers and safeguarding officers
• Creating a positive learning environment where students can develop both academically and personally.

Why SEN?

Making a direct impact on the behaviour of students, whilst building their confidence and self-esteem.

Gaining experience for future careers in education, social care and beyond.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience of working in an education setting, either with children or young people.
• Confidence in managing and appropriately responding to challenging behaviours.
• Excellent communication skills
• Adaptable and positive in a dynamic environment.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Salary will be determined by the candidate's qualifications and experience, and will be in line with the client's pay policy.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy