At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with special educational needs and help them thrive in a nurturing environment.
- Company: A welcoming specialist school dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team where every day brings new challenges and rewards.
- Why this job: Make a genuine impact on young lives while enjoying a rewarding and dynamic role.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEND is a plus, but passion and patience are key!
The predicted salary is between 20250 - 24750 £ per year.
SEN Teaching Assistant - Specialist School
Location
Specialist School
Position
SEN Teaching Assistant
Contract
Full-Time, Temporary
Start Date
ASAP
Duration
Until the End of the Academic Year
Salary
Competitive, dependent on experience
About the Role
We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate
SEN Teaching Assistant to join one of our specialist school provisions on a full-time basis, starting immediately and continuing until the end of the academic year.
This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to access learning, develop socially and emotionally, and achieve positive outcomes both inside and outside the classroom.
The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment tailored to the individual needs of each pupil.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with special educational needs.
- Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and differentiated learning activities.
- Support pupils with academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development.
- Promote independence, confidence, and positive learning behaviours.
- Implement strategies outlined in EHCPs and individual support plans.
- Support pupils with communication, emotional regulation, and sensory needs where required.
- Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
- Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, pastoral staff, and parents/carers.
- Uphold safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
- The Ideal Candidate Will Have
- Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND, either within education, care, youth work, or support settings.
- A patient, resilient, and nurturing approach.
- Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
- An understanding of needs such as
Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, and moderate learning difficulties would be advantageous.
- Relevant qualifications or training are beneficial but not essential.
- What the School Offers
- A welcoming and supportive specialist setting.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people.
- Experienced leadership and support from a dedicated staff team.
- A rewarding role where no two days are the same.
SEN Teaching Assistant - Stoke employer: Teaching Personnel Ltd
Teaching Personnel Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the professional growth of its staff. Located in Wolverhampton, this role provides unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact on students' lives while collaborating with dedicated colleagues and engaging with the community. With a commitment to high standards and continuous development, employees can thrive in an environment that values innovation and integrity.
