SEN Teaching Assistant
Job description
A highly reputable and award-winning group of specialist schools is seeking passionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join their growing team in Gorton.
Renowned for providing exceptional education and care for children and young people with Special Educational Needs, this school group offers a supportive and dynamic working environment where every team member plays a key role in the development and well-being of their pupils.
The Role:
Working closely with class teachers and therapists, SEN Teaching Assistants support students aged 5–19 with a range of needs, including autism, social, emotional and mental health challenges, and complex learning difficulties. The role involves assisting with classroom activities, promoting independence, and helping pupils reach their full potential through a personalised curriculum.
Requirements:
- Experience working with children or young people with SEN is highly desirable
- A calm, patient, and resilient approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners
- Minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
- Right to work in the UK (this school group cannot offer sponsorship)
- An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving and supportive SEN school community that values its staff and offers continuous professional development and clear progression pathways.
If you are committed to making a real difference in the lives of children with SEN and would like to be part of an outstanding team, apply now to join this respected Staffordshire-based school.
For immediate consideration, please apply directly to this advertisement with an up-to-date copy of your CV, highlighting your relevant work experience, education history and contact details.
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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