SEND Teaching Assistant

Value Education LTD; Knowsley; Presencial; GBP 21.000 - 24.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Value Education LTD is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant in the Knowsley area to support pupils with additional needs across KS1–KS2. The role is term-time only, full-time, with a long-term view and 12-week temp-to-perm potential. Start ASAP for a warm, inclusive school environment.

You will assist with 1:1 and small group sessions, follow EHCP strategies, and help learners access learning while safeguarding and maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Formación

• Must-have: Level 2 or above SEND desirable
• Experience supporting children with SEND in school or care
• Strong communication, patience, empathy and behaviour-support skills
• Understanding of safeguarding, child protection and confidentiality

Responsabilidades

• Supporting pupils with SEND through 1:1 sessions, small groups and in-class support
• Using strategies in EHCPs or support plans to meet individual needs
• Assisting with differentiated learning activities, sensory or therapeutic tasks
• Encouraging emotional regulation, communication and positive behaviour
• Supporting teachers with planning and adapting resources for SEND learners
• Ensuring safeguarding, confidentiality and school policies are followed at all times

Conocimientos

Strong communication

Patience

Empathy

Behaviour-support

Educación

Level 2 SEND

Descripción del empleo

SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Knowsley, Merseyside

Salary: £465 - £525 per week

Full-time, term-time only

ASAP

Long-term role with Temp to Perm contract after 12 weeks

About the Role

We are seeking a committedSEND Teaching Assistants to join a warm and inclusive SEND primary and secondary schools across the Knowsley area. As an SEND Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with additional needs across KS1 or KS2, helping them to access learning, build confidence and develop key life, social and academic skills within a nurturing environment. This role is for individuals who are only interested in 5 days a week.

SEN Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:

• Supporting pupils with SEND through 1:1 sessions, small groups and in-class support.
• Using strategies recommended in EHCPs or support plans to meet individual needs.
• Assisting with differentiated learning activities, sensory or therapeutic tasks.
• Encouraging emotional regulation, communication and positive behaviour.
• Supporting teachers with planning and adapting resources for SEND learners.
• Ensuring safeguarding, confidentiality and school policies are followed at all times.

What We're Looking For

Must-have:

• Level 2 or above SEND desirable not essential (or equivalent).
• Experience supporting children with SEND in a school or care setting.
• Strong communication, patience, empathy and behaviour-support skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding, child protection and confidentiality.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience working across Various Key stages
• Knowledge of Autism, ADHD, speech/communication needs or social/emotional needs.
• Training in Team Teach / MAPA / positive handling (or willingness to train).

Key Words:

SEN Teaching Assistant | Knowsley | Merseyside | SEND | Primary School-Secondary | SEN TA | 1:1 Support | Classroom Support | Behaviour Support | Learning Support | Autism | ADHD | Speech and Language | EHCP | Term-time Only | Full-time | Long-term Role | Immediate Start | SEN Provision