Teaching Assistant level 2 SEN

SAMpeople; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing

Professional development

Staff benefits package

Friendly staff

Opportunities to collaborate across VA

Inclusive school culture

Job summary

St Hilda's CE Primary School, part of Vantage CE Academies Trust in Manchester, is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2 (One to One SEND Support). You will support children with SEN, reinforce learning, and work with teachers to promote inclusive progress.

A calm, patient, and reliable approach is essential. The role focuses on supporting SEMH and SEN needs, with opportunities for professional development and collaboration across the Trust.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar support role.
• Experience of working with children with SEN.
• Knowledge of SEN strategies and interventions (e.g. autism, ADHD, dyslexia, speech & language difficulties).
• Ability to reinforce lesson material, adapt resources and support learning progress.
• Commitment to safeguarding and a caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEND inside and outside the classroom.
• Work closely with class teachers to engage learners and monitor progress.
• Assist with activities and resources to support inclusion and SEMH needs.
• Maintain calm, patient and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Behaviour management

Team player

Reliability

Strong communication

Calm under pressure

Education

NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent

Good English and Math qualifications

Job description

St Hilda's CE Primary School is part of Vantage CE Academies Trust which was set up in 2012 and is one of 10 schools across Manchester, Trafford, Salford, Bolton and Knowsley. It is a place of learning where all are inspired to achieve together.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teaching Assistant Level 2 (One to One SEND Support) who has:

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar support role
• Experience of working with children with SEN
• Knowledge of SEN strategies and interventions (e.g. autism, ADHD, dyslexia, speech & language difficulties)
• Ability to reinforce lesson material, adapt resources, and assist with tasks to support learning progress
• Patience, empathy, resilience and a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment
• Excellent behaviour management skills with the ability to work as a part of a team
• Punctual and reliable
• Calm and resilient approach

This role will involve supporting children with SEND inside and outside the classroom, a strong understanding of SEMH and ability to remain calm and supportive is essential.

This role will be ideal for someone who has a positive and caring approach when working with children who have special educational needs (SEN). You will be required to work closely with the class teachers and support the child , encouraging them to engage with various activities to help them to achieve success and to learn. Experience or understanding of SEMH or ADHD would be of help, but is not essential.

In response, we can offer successful candidates:

• An inclusive and diverse school community
• Friendly, motivated, committed and highly skilled staff
• Opportunities to work with colleagues from across Vantage Academy Trust
• A firm commitment to your professional development A supportive Leadership team
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing and offer an extensive staff benefits package

Working Hours: Monday - Friday 8.40am -3.15pm with 35-minute unpaid lunch break.Term Time plus 5 INSET Days

Actual Salary for part time and term time working (including SEN Allowance): £19,112.65 per annum

This role is subject to additional pupil funding and will cease when the pupil leaves the school or funding ends whichever is sooner; and this will be reviewed annually.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to safer recruitment procedures including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

References will be requested prior to interview.

SEN

Qualifications

Good qualifications in both English and Maths essential

NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in relevant discipline or willingness to work towards desirable

Skills

Experience

Ability to use their own initiative and have a positive attitude towards the school ethos as well as be adaptable in situations essential

Excellent communication skills with children, staff, parents and the wider community essential

Current first aid certificate

Personal Attributes

Dedicated essential

Great teamworking essential

Personal Qualities

A proven track record of good attendance essential

Sense of Humour essential

Ability to work under supervision, as a member of a team and individually essential

St Hilda’s CE Primary School

Human Resources

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Warwick Road South
Firswood
Manchester
M16 0SH

Vantage Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Vantage Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.