Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Walkden; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are recruiting Teaching Assistants to support students with Special Educational Needs across Salford, Bolton and Bury in secondary schools. These are full-time roles Monday to Friday, offering valuable classroom experience and a strong stepping stone into teacher training.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates with strong communication and interpersonal skills, patient and proactive, and a willingness to learn and support learners with SEN in a positive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate considering a career in teaching or related fields.
• Passionate about supporting young people with SEN.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, empathetic and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support to students with additional learning needs.
• Work 1:1 and in small groups to help students achieve potential.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Support students with social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Help create a positive and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patient

Proactive approach

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Secondary Schools (SEN Support)

Locations: Salford, Bolton & Bury

Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday

Pay: Competitive daily rates

Are you a graduate looking to start a career in teaching? Do you have a passion for supporting young people in education?

We are working with a number of welcoming and inclusive secondary schools across Salford, Bolton and Bury who are seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) on a full-time basis.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide classroom support to students with additional learning needs.
• Work on a 1:1 basis and in small groups to help students achieve their full potential.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Support students with social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Help create a positive and supportive learning environment.

Ideal Candidate

• A recent graduate considering a career in teaching, educational psychology, counselling or youth work.
• Passionate about supporting young people with SEN.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, empathetic and proactive approach.
• Previous experience working with children or young people is beneficial but not essential.

What We Offer

• Full-time positions, Monday to Friday.
• Valuable classroom experience in secondary schools.
• Opportunities across Salford, Bolton and Bury.
• Ongoing support and professional development.
• An excellent stepping stone into teacher training and the education sector.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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