Special Needs Teaching Assistant — Champion Student Growth

Samuel Laycock School; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel Laycock School is seeking a dedicated education assistant to support a group of students with diverse needs. You will help with teaching and learning, monitor progress and provide feedback to teachers and families, and differentiate interventions with classroom staff to meet curriculum goals.

The role emphasises modeling positive social behaviour, welfare support, and a collaborative approach within the team. Training and development opportunities are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with challenging behaviour in an educational setting.
• Experience supporting learning in a special needs setting.
• Ability to monitor student progress and provide regular feedback to stakeholders.
• Ability to differentiate appropriate interventions for students in relation to the curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning for a dedicated group of students.
• Record student progress and provide regular feedback to stakeholders.
• Differentiate interventions with classroom teachers to support curriculum delivery.
• Model and encourage appropriate social behaviour in and out of school, safeguarding student welfare.
• Work as part of a team and participate in own professional development.

Skills

Experience with challenging behaviour

Experience in special needs setting

Supporting teaching and learning

Record student progress

Differentiation interventions

Social behaviour modelling

Empathetic behaviour management

Resilience for complex needs

Team player / initiative

Willingness to professional develop

Job description

Samuel Laycock School is seeking a dedicated education assistant to support a group of students with diverse needs. You will help with teaching and learning, monitor progress and provide feedback to teachers and families, and differentiate interventions with classroom staff to meet curriculum goals.

The role emphasises modeling positive social behaviour, welfare support, and a collaborative approach within the team. Training and development opportunities are encouraged.