SEN Teaching Assistant

"We are looking for an experienced special educational need Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to join our team at the beginning of the new academic year in September. The successful SEN TA should have relevant experience of supporting students who have various special educational needs. The suitable SEN TA will be working with a selection of students, including one who has Autism and generally support within the classroom. The successful SEN TA will also be supporting year 11s with intervention in Maths and Science. The successful SEN TA will therefore have to be academic in their nature. Any individuals who are confident and educated to degree level whilst also having experience of supporting students with SEN, are highly encouraged to apply now."

- Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO)

Our single gendered client secondary school is looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join them at the start of the new academic year. This is a full time, five day per week, Teaching Assistant position for the duration of the school academic year 2019/2020. The school hours are 8am until 3pm each day with the successful SEN TA being remunerated competitively.

Highlights of this SEN TA position:

• Full time Teaching Assistant position; initially on a supply basis with the opportunity to progress onto a school based contract after the first term
• Pay ranging between £285 - £325 per week depending on experience
• Applications are encouraged from individuals with any relevant SEN experience: especially Autism which could be from a school or similar setting
• Highly supportive, outstanding secondary school based just outside the city centre of Manchester

The successful SEN TA will be working with all year groups, supporting an Autistic student in year 9 as well as other students in a general assistant capacity. Any graduates with relevant experience are encouraged to apply whether this experience comes from supporting in a school, youth work or care setting.

This school is an excellent, extremely reputable single gendered secondary school based on the outskirts of city centre. The school is therefore easily accessible via public transport but also has a large secure on site car park for those travelling by car. The school is housed in a traditional and grandiose building.

The school's SENCO oversees the support staff within this large secondary school and is keen to have the successful SEN TA start as soon as possible at the beginning of the new academic year. The school are therefore looking for an effective TA who has the ability to engage with students aged between 11 and 16 but is flexible and adaptable in their approach. The school is highly supportive of all staff and will offer the successful TA various training opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced graduate who is looking to work within the education sector.

If you are interested in this position as a SEN TA, then apply now with your latest CV outlining your relevant experience. This role would be highly suitable for individuals with previous experience as a SEN TA/LSA or Learning Mentor.