Teaching Assistant - SEN Department Lancaster

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to work in the SEN department of a mainstream secondary school in Lancaster. The role focuses on 1:1 and small-group support, helping students with additional needs achieve their potential.

Ideal candidates will have patience, adaptability, and strong communication and behaviour management skills, with a passion for inclusive education and building positive relationships with students and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN (desirable).
• Patient, caring, resilient and adaptable.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Passionate about inclusive education and supporting students with additional needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with additional needs.
• Support pupils with their academic, social and emotional development.
• Work closely with teachers and the SEN team to implement individual support strategies.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Encourage student engagement, independence and confidence.
• Support classroom activities and help manage behaviour positively.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Behaviour management

Adaptability

Inclusive education

Job description

Teaching Assistant - SEN Department Lancaster

Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work within the SEN department of a mainstream secondary school in the Lancaster area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting students with special educational needs and helping them achieve their full potential.

Location: Lancaster
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Until Christmas
Setting: Mainstream Secondary School - SEN Department
Pay: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with additional needs.
• Support pupils with their academic, social and emotional development.
• Work closely with teachers and the SEN team to implement individual support strategies.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Encourage student engagement, independence and confidence.
• Support classroom activities and help manage behaviour positively.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience supporting children or young people with SEN (desirable).
• Is patient, caring, resilient and adaptable.
• Has strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Is passionate about inclusive education and supporting students with additional needs.
• Can build positive relationships with students and staff.