Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team. This full-time role involves supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Mental Health challenges, ensuring their progress in a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will work closely with teachers and the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENDCo) to provide tailored support and intervention sessions in English, Maths, and Science. With a strong emphasis on professional development, the position offers opportunities to enhance your skills through CPD courses. If you're passionate about making a difference in students' lives, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

FREE child protection training

Support for DBS checks

Qualifications

• Experience working with students exhibiting SEMH is essential.
• Relevant qualifications and training for the role are required.

Responsibilities

• Support class sizes of up to 26 pupils and track their progress.
• Provide 1-1 and small group support, especially in core subjects.

Skills

Experience with SEMH

Communication Skills

Monitoring Progress

Support for SEND

Intervention in English, Maths, Science

Education

Relevant Teaching Assistant Qualifications

Job description

A secondary school in Preston is seeking to hire a Teaching Assistant. The ideal applicant will have previous experience working with students who exhibit SEMH. This is a full-time position starting in June 2025.

The chosen candidate will work with classes of up to 26 students and will communicate directly with the class teachers and SENDCo. The Senior Leadership Team's support was particularly commended by former staff, and the school received an Ofsted score of 'good.'

As a Teaching Assistant, you would be expected to:

• Support class sizes of up to 26 pupils
• Liaise directly with the class teachers and SENDCo
• Monitor and track the progress of individual pupils
• Support pupils with SEND and SEMH
• Support pupils on a 1-1 and small group basis
• Provide intervention sessions, especially in English, Maths, and Science
• Enrol on CPD courses to enhance your knowledge as a Teaching Assistant

What next?

To apply for this position, please submit your application today and ensure that a relevant CV is included. Upon reviewing your CV, a member of the Lancashire Secondary Branch will be in touch to discuss your application.

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