Teaching Assistant

GSL Education; Stockport; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a Year 6 SEN Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Stockport. You will work 1:1 and in small groups to support pupils with SEND, helping them access learning, stay regulated and build confidence in their final year of primary school.

You will deliver literacy and maths interventions, support EHCP targets, and collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and parents. A calm, patient approach and fluent English are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND in a primary school, ideally KS2.
• Experience supporting pupils with needs such as Autism, ADHD or SEMH.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or working towards) for Teaching Assistants, or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Fluent, confident spoken English essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND in Year 6, 1:1 and small groups under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO.
• Help pupils access whole-class learning, adapting tasks and resources as needed.
• Deliver literacy and maths interventions, including support for pupils working towards SATs.
• Support progress towards EHCP or SEND plan targets, feeding back to the class teacher and SENCO.
• Support emotional regulation and behaviour using calm, consistent strategies.
• Support transitions and unstructured times, including playtime and lunchtime.
• Help prepare pupils for the move to secondary school, building independence and confidence.
• Attend to pupils’ personal and pastoral needs as required, following school policy.
• Liaise with parents/carers and external professionals as part of the wider support team.
• Follow school safeguarding procedures at all times.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Patient

Fluent English

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 for Teaching Assistants

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Year 6 - Stockport

Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester
Salary: £95-£120 per day (supply) / £18,525-£23,400 per annum (195 days)
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
Start Date: ASAP

We are recruiting a Year 6 SEN Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Stockport. This full-time, long-term role suits a calm, experienced practitioner who can build trusted relationships with pupils and help them access learning, stay regulated and feel confident in their final year of primary school.

Responsibilities:

• Support pupils with SEND in Year 6, working 1:1 and in small groups under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO
• Help pupils access whole-class learning, adapting tasks and resources as needed
• Deliver literacy and maths interventions, including support for pupils working towards SATs
• Support progress towards EHCP or SEND support plan targets, feeding back to the class teacher and SENCO
• Support emotional regulation and behaviour using calm, consistent, positive strategies
• Support transitions and unstructured times, including playtime and lunchtime
• Help prepare pupils for the move to secondary school, building independence and confidence
• Attend to pupils’ personal and pastoral needs where required, in line with school policy
• Liaise with parents/carers and external professionals as part of the wider support team
• Follow school safeguarding procedures at all times

Requirements:

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND in a primary school, ideally in KS2
• Experience supporting pupils with needs such as Autism, ADHD or SEMH
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or working towards) for Teaching Assistants, or equivalent qualification/experience
• Calm, patient and consistent approach, with the ability to build trust quickly
• Confident using positive behaviour strategies
• Willingness to undertake relevant SEND training (e.g. Team Teach, Autism awareness) where required
• Fluent, confident spoken English essential

A fully enhanced DBS and two professional references covering the last two years are required.