SEN Teaching Assistant- Bacup

Experienced Teaching Assistant – Full Time (KS2)
Location: Bacup
£13.75 per hour
Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm (30-minute unpaid lunch break)

We are seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school in Bacup, working 1:1 with a Key Stage 2 pupil who presents with challenging behaviour.

This is a full-time position and would suit a confident, resilient and committed professional who has previously worked within a school setting and understands the expectations, pace and safeguarding requirements of a primary school environment.

The Role:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a KS2 pupil

• Supporting a child with SEN and challenging behaviour

• Implementing behaviour management strategies consistently

• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO

• Supporting academic progress as well as emotional regulation

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience working in a school (essential)

• Experience supporting children with SEN

• Strong behaviour management skills

• Calm, patient and resilient approach

• Ability to build positive and professional relationships

Desirable:

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

This role requires someone proactive, confident and able to maintain clear boundaries while providing nurturing support.

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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