SEND Teaching Assistant for Supportive Secondary School

Rotherwood Education; Accrington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Ongoing support

Education opportunities

Streamlined registration

Job summary

Rotherwood Education is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant for a full-time position in a supportive secondary school in Accrington. This role focuses on assisting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), providing essential one-on-one and small-group support to help them access learning and overcome barriers.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a secondary school setting, particularly working with children with SEND, and will be patient, caring, and

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Ability to build positive relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Experience with autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, or social and emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEND needs.
• Supporting pupils to access the curriculum and develop confidence.
• Adapting support to meet individual learning and behavioural needs.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
• Maintaining appropriate records and communicating relevant information.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Patience

Good communication

Teamwork

Resilience

Job description

Rotherwood Education is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant for a full-time position in a supportive secondary school in Accrington. This role focuses on assisting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), providing essential one-on-one and small-group support to help them access learning and overcome barriers.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a secondary school setting, particularly working with children with SEND, and will be patient, caring, and