SEN Teaching Assistant
Job description
Are you ready for a new experience where you will be playing a vital role in positively shaping young people’s lives through education? This may be the right career for you!
We are looking for driven, passionate and qualified Teaching assistants to join one of our Specialist SEN primary schools in the Bolton area where you will make a positive impact by supporting young people with complex needs, Autism, ADHD, non-verbal and behavioural challenges.
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will
Assist the class teacher in creating an engaging and nurturing learning environment
Provide 1:1 support or small group sessions to aid students with their academic, emotional and communication needs
Assist in intervention to support growth in phonics and maths development
Support in behaviour management and de-escalation
Encourage pupils with their engagement and confidence
Work to support students in accordance to their EHCP
Adapt activities to best suit individual children’s needs when required
Who we are looking for
Someone who has a resilient, patient and compassionate approach
Someone who has prior experience working with children/vulnerable adults with SEN needs
Some one who has strong communication and relationship building skills
Someone who can thrive in a fast-paced environment
Why work with Teaching personnel
✅Competitive rates
✅Dedicated support
✅Free Training provided
✅Fantastic Working hours (Mon-Fri)
Requirements
✅An enhanced DBS on the update service
✅At least two professional references covering the past 2 years
✅Safeguarding training (Provided)
Does this sound like the career for you? Apply today with your CV
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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