At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with diverse needs, promoting independence and essential life skills.
- Company: A respected specialist school known for its inclusive and supportive environment.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, excellent work-life balance, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Join a forward-thinking community in a beautiful location with great transport links.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Experience with children with complex SEND and knowledge of positive behaviour support.
The predicted salary is between 9589 - 11589 £ per year.
Location: Rossendale Area (Haslingden / Rawtenstall / East Lancashire)
Salary: £95.89 - £115.89 per day Dependent on Experience
Contract: Full-Time (5 Days per Week)
Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday (Term-Time Only)
Job Type: Temporary with the view of permanent
Are you an inspirational SEN Teaching Assistant looking to work in a dynamic, highly regarded specialist setting?
Key Responsibilities as an SEN TA- Provide high-quality, tailored support to pupils aged 3-19 across various key stages (from Early Years foundational skills through to Further Education and life skills).
- Assist with a wide spectrum of needs, helping students navigate learning obstacles related to ASC, speech and language, physical disabilities, or sensory impairments.
- Promote independence, self-discipline, and vital 'learning to learn' skills to prepare young people for adulthood.
- Work collaboratively with a dedicated team of specialist teachers, therapists, and support staff to ensure a safe, supportive, and active learning environment.
- Assist with personal care, mobility, and sensory diets with the utmost dignity and respect.
- Experience: Proven experience working with children or young people with complex SEND (such as MLD, SLD, PMLD, or Autism).
- Qualifications/Skills: Knowledge of positive behaviour support, alternative communication systems (e.g., PECS, Makaton), or moving and handling is highly desirable.
- Attributes: A patient, resilient, and energetic individual who genuinely values inclusively, tolerance, and understanding.
- Availability: Ability to commit to a full-time schedule, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
- Work within a highly regarded, forward-thinking environment renowned for its leading specialist provision.
- Enjoy a rewarding career with great hours (8:30 am - 3:30 pm), giving you an excellent work-life balance.
- Benefit from superb professional development, continuous training opportunities, and a supportive team structure.
- Beautiful location in the Rossendale area, easily accessible from Bury, Blackburn, Rochdale, and the wider Lancashire region.
SEN Teaching Assistant (Full-Time) in Rawtenstall employer: Tradewind Recruitment
Join a highly regarded specialist community in the Rossendale area, where you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people with complex needs. Enjoy a rewarding career with excellent work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team environment, all set in a beautiful location easily accessible from surrounding areas. This is an ideal role for those who are passionate about inclusivity and dedicated to fostering independence in students.
