SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you looking to start a career in education? Are you looking for relevant experience to become a teacher in the future? Do you have experience working with young people who display challenging behaviour?  If the answer is YES, this role may be for you!

A larger than average, fast paced primary school in the Farnworth area of Bolton (BL4) are looking for an passionate and devoted Teaching Assistant to join their hard working staffing team.  The successful applicant will work with a number of SEN students identified with SEMH (Social Emotional Mental Health) on both a 1:1 and small group basis.

The appointed teaching assistant will be responsible for looking after the well being of the children in their care, whilst gaining constant support from the school SENCO and senior leadership team.

You will need to be patient and sensitive with the ability to encourage and motivate children as well as being able to work effectively as part of a team.

• Build on your working knowledge to become a confident and efficient Support Assistant
• Exciting opportunity to progress within a supportive school
• Fast paced and dynamic working environment

The school are looking to short list for this position as soon as possible. If you fit the above criteria and would be interested in applying for this full time, teaching assistant position, you are encouraged to get in touch!

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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