At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people with SEMH needs in their learning and wellbeing.
- Company: Independent day school dedicated to specialist education.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, full-time hours, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a caring team focused on personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEN, Team Teach certification, and a driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 22996 - 25068 £ per year.
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SEN Teaching Assistant Salary £12.87 - £14.03 p/hr (actual pay: £22,996 to £25,068)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Term Time Only
Location: Leyland, Lancashire
Hours: 40 Hours per week
We are currently seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to join an independent day school in Lancashire providing specialist education for young people aged 9-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties (SEMH).
The role: Teaching Assistants support the children with their learning and general wellbeing to ensure every child has the best opportunity to reach their full potential in a caring and safe environment. Where necessary this may include supporting with care needs from time to time as well as positive behaviour management adopting a tailored approach to the individual child.
Key duties:
- Participate in the planning and evaluation of learning activities.
- Provide meaningful feedback on pupil attainment and progress.
- Support the teacher in monitoring, assessing, recording and reporting pupils' progress according to the school's policies to monitor and foster pupils' progress in all areas of learning.
- Support positive behaviour and concentration levels of the children and adapt own behaviour and responses to any change or escalations in behaviour of the children.
- Promote spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) development and British values within the PSHE policy across the whole school.
- Promote pupils' cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, physical development and spiritual well-being through the whole Curriculum.
Experience and Skills required:
- Experience working with SEN in an employed or voluntary setting.
- Undertake Team Teach certification within probation period is essential.
- Full UK driving licence as there is a requirement to transport pupils to and from school and engage in off-site enrichment activities which requires transportation.
- Willingness to work towards L3 Teaching Assistant award or equivalent is desirable.
- GCSE Maths and English Level 2/C or above qualification.
- Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.
- Knowledge or experience of pupils with SEN or SEMH/ASD.
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Early Years Teaching Assistant employer: Positive Futures Recruitment
As a Speech and Language Therapist in Leyland/Darwen, you will join a supportive and dynamic educational team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the lives of students with communication difficulties. The company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises professional development, offering opportunities for training and growth while maintaining a flexible work schedule tailored to your needs. With a focus on delivering bespoke interventions and a commitment to staff well-being, this role provides a fulfilling environment for those passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning.
Contact Details:
Positive Futures Recruitment Recruitment Team
