Senior SEN Teaching Assistant - Empower Students

Linq Recruitment Specialists; England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Career progression

Support from recruitment consultant

Job summary

Linq Recruitment is recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with SEND in specialist education settings. You will work closely with teachers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver engaging activities and help students reach their individual targets.

The role involves 1:1 and small group support, helping with lessons, and supervising students during school and community activities, with training and safeguarding included.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within SEN, education, care, or support setting.
• Genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Patient, resilient, and adaptable.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable supporting students both within the classroom and out in the community.
• Willing to undertake behaviour support and safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students.
• Assist teachers with delivery of planned lessons and activities.
• Support students' social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Help create a safe, structured, and positive learning environment.
• Monitor and record student progress.
• Support students during community-based learning activities, educational visits, and work experience placements.
• Assist with classroom preparation, learning resources, and administrative tasks.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, care staff, and parents to ensure the best outcomes for students.
• Supervise students throughout the school day, including transitions, breaktimes, dining areas, and off-site activities where required.

Skills

Experience with children/SEN

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Job description

Linq Recruitment is recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with SEND in specialist education settings. You will work closely with teachers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver engaging activities and help students reach their individual targets.

The role involves 1:1 and small group support, helping with lessons, and supervising students during school and community activities, with training and safeguarding included.