Teaching Assistant

GSL Education; Stockport; Presencial; GBP 19.000 - 23.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

GSL Education is seeking a Year 6 SEN Teaching Assistant in Stockport to support pupils with SEND and enable access to learning. The role involves 1:1 and small-group support under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCO, with a focus on literacy and maths interventions and SATs preparation.

The ideal candidate will have experience in KS2, a calm and patient approach, and fluent English. DBS and references are required; salary is £95-£120 per day (supply) or £18,525-£23,400 per annum for 195

Formación

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND in a primary school.
• Experience in KS2/Year 6 is preferred.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 for Teaching Assistants, or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Calm, patient and consistent approach with ability to build trust quickly.
• Fluent spoken English is essential.
• Willingness to undertake SEND training when required.

Responsabilidades

• Support pupils with SEND in Year 6, 1:1 and small groups under the SENCO and teacher.
• Help pupils access whole-class learning and adapt tasks as needed.
• Deliver literacy and maths interventions, including SATs prep support.
• Support targets in EHCP or SEND plans and feedback to teachers.
• Maintain calm, positive strategies to support behaviour and regulation.
• Assist with transitions and unstructured times (playtime/lunchtime).
• Prepare pupils for move to secondary school and foster independence.
• Attend to pupils' personal and pastoral needs in line with school policy.
• Liaise with parents/carers and external professionals as part of the wider team.

Conocimientos

Calm demeanor

Fluent English

Positive behaviour strategies

Educación

NVQ Level 2/3 in TA

Descripción del empleo

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.