At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide tailored support to students with additional learning needs in a specialist school.
- Company: Join a supportive specialist education environment in Rochdale.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rates, full-time hours, and opportunities for career development.
- Other info: Long-term role with a chance to work collaboratively with dedicated teams.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in young people's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in SEN settings and strong behaviour management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 28568 - 34916 £ per year.
Location: Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Salary: £100-£120 per day (depending on qualifications and experience)
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Start Date: Immediate
Are you an experienced education professional with a passion for supporting young people with additional learning needs? Do you have strong behaviour management skills and the confidence to support students who may present with challenging behaviour?
A specialist education provision in Rochdale supports students across both its secondary school and college sites. They want to add dedicated and resilient Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) and SEN Teaching Assistants to their thriving team. The provision supports young people with a range of Special Educational Needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced support staff looking to develop their career within specialist education.
The Role
- Providing 1:1 and small-group support to students with additional learning needs.
- Supporting students with ASC, ADHD and SEMH.
- Implementing effective behaviour management strategies.
- Supporting students who may display challenging or dysregulated behaviour.
- Leading learning activities and interventions where appropriate.
- Promoting positive relationships, independence and engagement.
- Supporting teachers with classroom management and lesson delivery.
- Maintaining a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment.
- Working collaboratively with teaching and pastoral teams.
The Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience working within a specialist school, SEN setting or alternative provision.
- Strong behaviour management skills and confidence supporting challenging behaviour.
- Experience supporting students with ASC, ADHD or SEMH.
- HLTA or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable).
- Team Teach Level 2 training (highly desirable).
- A patient, proactive, resilient and caring approach.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Why Apply?
- Opportunities across secondary and college provisions.
- Supportive specialist education environment.
- Competitive daily rates of £100-£125.
- Long-term, full-time opportunities.
- The chance to make a meaningful difference to young people's lives.
Apply today! We are keen to speak with experienced SEN support staff who are passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential. Contact our Manchester branch to discuss this opportunity.
TimePlan Education Group Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and two professional references.
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