SEND Teaching Assistant - Nurture Diverse Learners

Specialist SEND Group; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialist SEND Group is seeking a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEND school in Wigan to support children and young people with a range of additional needs. You will help learners engage with lessons, use visual supports, and promote communication and independence in a caring, supportive environment.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, collaborating with teachers, therapists and the wider SEND team.

Qualifications

• Has previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Calm, patient, nurturing and resilient.
• Understanding that behaviour can be a form of communication.
• Can build positive, trusting relationships with learners.
• Confident adapting approach to meet individual needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Committed to safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Support learners on a 1:1 basis and within small groups/classroom settings.
• Work with pupils with a range of needs incl. ASD, ADHD, learning disabilities, SEMH and complex needs.
• Support learners to engage with lessons, activities and interventions.
• Adapt resources and communication to meet individual learning needs.
• Use visual supports, now-and-next boards, picture cards and sensory resources.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and behaviours that may challenge.
• Encourage confidence, communication, independence and positive social interaction.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and the wider SEND team.
• Follow individual support plans, EHCP outcomes and safeguarding procedures.
• Provide personal care where required.

Skills

SEND experience

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Teaching Assistant/SEND qualification

Job description

Specialist SEND Group is seeking a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEND school in Wigan to support children and young people with a range of additional needs. You will help learners engage with lessons, use visual supports, and promote communication and independence in a caring, supportive environment.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, collaborating with teachers, therapists and the wider SEND team.