SEND Teaching Assistant: Empower Students' Learning

Kingsway Park High; Milnrow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Kingsway Park High School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join the Additional Needs team. The role supports students with SEND, SEMH and various learning needs within a vibrant secondary school in Rochdale.

You will work with teachers, the SENDCo and pastoral team to help students access learning, build confidence and independence, and achieve academic and personal success. Term-time pattern and permanent contract offered.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
• Experience with children and young people aged 11-16.
• Ability to build positive relationships that motivate and inspire.
• Patient, adaptable and resilient.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding, inclusion and equality.
• Organised, proactive and committed to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEND, SEMH and additional learning needs in the classroom.
• Deliver targeted interventions for individuals and small groups.
• Help adapt learning activities and resources to meet individual needs.
• Promote students' confidence, independence and engagement in learning.
• Support students' social, emotional and communication development.
• Collaborate with teachers, the SEND team and external professionals.
• Monitor and record student progress, contributing to support planning and reviews.
• Encourage positive behaviour and help students overcome barriers to learning.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school through duties and enrichment activities.

Skills

GCSE English & Maths

Experience with children & young ppl

Positive relationships

Patience & resilience

Excellent communication & teamwork

Safeguarding & inclusion

Organised & proactive

Job description

Kingsway Park High School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join the Additional Needs team. The role supports students with SEND, SEMH and various learning needs within a vibrant secondary school in Rochdale.

You will work with teachers, the SENDCo and pastoral team to help students access learning, build confidence and independence, and achieve academic and personal success. Term-time pattern and permanent contract offered.