SEND Teaching Assistant

Senploy; Eccles; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Cover People are recruiting a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist education setting in Eccles from November. You will support pupils with complex needs, helping them access personalised learning activities and develop independence, with a patient and flexible approach.

Responsibilities include one-to-one and small-group support, promoting communication and life skills, and working closely with teachers and other professionals to monitor progress in a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND or additional needs.
• A patient, nurturing and flexible approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to recognise and respond to different communication styles, including non-verbal communication.
• Confidence supporting pupils with varying levels of independence.
• Understanding of dignity and privacy when providing personal care.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupils' wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small-group assistance during lessons and activities.
• Supporting pupils with complex learning and developmental needs.
• Helping pupils access personalised learning activities and sensory experiences.
• Encouraging communication, interaction and engagement using appropriate strategies.
• Promoting independence and developing everyday life skills.
• Assisting with personal care, hygiene and toileting where required.
• Supporting mobility and physical needs in line with individual care plans and training.
• Working closely with teachers and other professionals to meet pupils' needs.
• Monitoring engagement and sharing observations about pupil progress.
• Maintaining a safe, respectful and supportive learning environment.

Skills

SEND experience

Patience & flexibility

Communication skills

Non-verbal cues

Independence support

Dignity & Privacy

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Job description

Cover People are currently recruiting for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist education setting in Eccles from November.

This opportunity would suit someone who is passionate about supporting young people with complex additional needs and can provide the patience, encouragement and individualised assistance needed to help pupils access learning and develop their independence.

About the School

The school provides specialist education for secondary-aged pupils and young adults with a range of additional needs, including autism, complex learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties. There is a strong focus on creating a nurturing environment where every learner is valued, individual strengths are recognised and pupils are encouraged to develop their communication, independence and life skills.

The Role

Working alongside teachers and specialist support staff, you will help pupils participate in learning and make progress according to their individual abilities and needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group assistance during lessons and activities.
• Providing one-to-one and small-group assistance during lessons and activities.
• Supporting pupils with complex learning and developmental needs.
• Supporting pupils with complex learning and developmental needs.
• Helping pupils access personalised learning activities and sensory experiences.
• Helping pupils access personalised learning activities and sensory experiences.
• Encouraging communication, interaction and engagement using appropriate strategies.
• Encouraging communication, interaction and engagement using appropriate strategies.
• Promoting independence and supporting pupils to develop everyday life skills.
• Promoting independence and supporting pupils to develop everyday life skills.
• Assisting with personal care, hygiene and toileting where required.
• Assisting with personal care, hygiene and toileting where required.
• Supporting mobility and physical needs in line with individual care plans and training.
• Supporting mobility and physical needs in line with individual care plans and training.
• Encouraging positive relationships and participation in school activities.
• Encouraging positive relationships and participation in school activities.
• Following individual education plans and agreed support strategies.
• Following individual education plans and agreed support strategies.
• Working closely with teachers and other professionals to meet pupils' needs.
• Working closely with teachers and other professionals to meet pupils' needs.
• Monitoring engagement and sharing observations about pupil progress.
• Monitoring engagement and sharing observations about pupil progress.
• Maintaining a safe, respectful and supportive learning environment.
• Maintaining a safe, respectful and supportive learning environment.

About You

We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Teaching Assistant who understands the importance of adapting their approach to each pupil.

You should have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND or additional needs.
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND or additional needs.
• A patient, nurturing and flexible approach.
• A patient, nurturing and flexible approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to recognise and respond to different communication styles, including non-verbal communication.
• The ability to recognise and respond to different communication styles, including non-verbal communication.
• Confidence supporting pupils with varying levels of independence.
• Confidence supporting pupils with varying levels of independence.
• An understanding of the importance of dignity and privacy when providing personal care.
• An understanding of the importance of dignity and privacy when providing personal care.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupils' wellbeing.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupils' wellbeing.

Previous experience in a special school, PMLD provision, autism setting or complex-needs environment would be particularly beneficial.

Why Work Through Cover People?

• Opportunity to work in a specialist education environment.
• Opportunity to work in a specialist education environment.
• Experience supporting pupils with a range of complex additional needs.
• Experience supporting pupils with a range of complex additional needs.
• Work alongside experienced education and support professionals.
• Work alongside experienced education and support professionals.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils' development.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils' development.
• Ongoing support from your Cover People consultant.
• Ongoing support from your Cover People consultant.

All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay where applicable.

Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of these schools. Successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding and vetting procedures in line with statutory guidance, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Cover People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.