SEND Teaching Assistant

The Education Specialists; St Helens; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Specialists are seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist provision for children aged 3–19 with EHCP needs. The role focuses on supporting learning, communication, independence and wellbeing in a welcoming environment.

Applicants should be passionate about SEND, patient, and able to build strong relationships with pupils. DBS checks and qualifications will be reviewed as part of the registration process. Opportunities across the North West are available.

Qualifications

• Has a genuine passion for working with children and young people with SEND.
• Is patient, caring, nurturing and positive.
• Builds strong and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Supports learning, communication, independence and wellbeing.
• Can adapt their approach to meet individual needs.
• Helps create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Works effectively as part of a supportive and collaborative team.
• Is committed to celebrating every pupil's individual achievements and progress.

Responsibilities

• Support learning, communication, independence and wellbeing.
• Build strong and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Adapt approach to meet individual needs.
• Create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Work effectively as part of a supportive and collaborative team.
• Contribute to pupils' happiness, health and safety.

Skills

SEND experience

Patience

Caring demeanor

Teamwork

Job description

Together creating learning capacity in the classroom

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SEND Teaching Assistant – Specialist SEND School

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND and helping them thrive? We are looking for acaring, enthusiastic and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join our specialist SEND school, supporting children and young people aged3-19 years.

All of our pupils have anEHCP reflecting their individual SEND needs, and we are committed to providing personalised support that enables every child and young person to achieve their potential.

Our priority is ensuring that every pupil feelshappy, healthy and safe while at school. We are looking for someone who shares this vision and wants to make a genuine difference to the lives of our pupils.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for working with children and young people with SEND.
• Is patient, caring, nurturing and positive.
• Builds strong and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Supports learning, communication, independence and wellbeing.
• Can adapt their approach to meet individual needs.
• Helps create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Works effectively as part of a supportive and collaborative team.
• Is committed to celebrating every pupil's individual achievements and progress.

What we can offer:

• The opportunity to work across aspecialist SEND provision for ages 3-19.
• A rewarding role where every day brings the opportunity to make a difference.
• A supportive and welcoming school environment.
• The opportunity to develop your knowledge and experience within specialist SEND education.
• The chance to work alongside experienced and dedicated professionals.
• A school wherepupils' happiness, health, safety and individual wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do.

If you are passionate about SEND and want to be part of a team that puts children and young people's individual needs first, we would love to hear from you. Come and join our team and help our pupils feel happy, healthy, safe and ready to learn.

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

Cover Supervisor Location: Oldham

Job Type: Full-time & Part-time roles available

School Setting: Secondary Schools

Start Date: Various opportunities available

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