Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant 

Are you a passionate, caring and dedicated individual who enjoys helping children overcome challenges and achieve their full potential?

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join our school and provide support to pupils with a range of additional needs. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is committed to making a positive difference in children's education, development and everyday school experiences.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play an important part in supporting pupils both inside and outside the classroom. You will work alongside teaching staff to ensure that every child feels valued, included and supported.

Your duties will include:

• Providing tailored support to children on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Helping pupils engage with classroom activities and access the curriculum.
• Supporting children with additional learning, communication, behavioural and emotional needs.
• Encouraging confidence, independence and positive social interactions.
• Assisting with the delivery of individual learning and development targets.
• Promoting positive behaviour and maintaining a calm, supportive learning environment.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Have a genuine passion for working with children with additional needs.
• Be compassionate, patient and understanding.
• Have a positive and encouraging approach.
• Be able to adapt to the individual needs of different pupils.
• Demonstrate good communication and teamwork skills.
• Be proactive, flexible and able to use their own initiative.
• Ideally have previous experience working within a school or SEN setting.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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