SEND Teaching Assistant — Empower Student Growth

Expanse Group Ltd; Wigan; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational sponsorship

Wellbeing champions

Employee Assistance Programme

Free car parking

Job summary

Expanse Learning Leigh College (ELLC) is seeking an ELLC Teaching Assistant to support students with additional needs under teacher supervision. You will help prepare learning resources and foster confidence, self-esteem, and independence in learners.

You will also encourage communication among students and staff, assist with lesson objectives, and provide pastoral and educational support, including IAG and signposting where needed. Strong teamwork and time management are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience working and supporting individuals with learning difficulties and/or disabilities including those with profound and complex needs.
• An understanding of the support needs of students with SEND (including profound and complex needs, mental health difficulties).
• Outstanding organisational and time-management skills.
• Good communication and 'people' skills.
• To hold a minimum of Level 3 Learning Support Qualification or a willingness to undertake.
• To hold level 2 or equivalent qualifications in English and Maths.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage time efficiently.
• Proven ability to create strong links and work effectively as part of a team.
• Knowledge of working with external organisation i.e., ESFA, OFSTED, Pearson’s etc.
• An understanding of the needs of young person’s/adults within Post-16 specialist education settings.

Responsibilities

• Support the students under the supervision of the teacher.
• Assisting in the preparation of learning resources.
• Encourage student's confidence, self-esteem, and independence.
• Encouraging students to communicate with one another and with staff.
• Support students to develop knowledge and skills in preparation for transition into adulthood.
• Support the teacher in the management of student’s objectives, providing pastoral and educational support, IAG and signposting to appropriate services as needed.

Skills

Support individuals with SEND

Good communication

Organisational skills

Team work

Time management

Education

Level 3 Learning Support Qualification

Level 2 English

Level 2 Maths

Job description

Expanse Learning Leigh College (ELLC) is seeking an ELLC Teaching Assistant to support students with additional needs under teacher supervision. You will help prepare learning resources and foster confidence, self-esteem, and independence in learners.

You will also encourage communication among students and staff, assist with lesson objectives, and provide pastoral and educational support, including IAG and signposting where needed. Strong teamwork and time management are essential.