SEN Teaching Assistant
- Teaching Assistant
- Manchester
- Full Time
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Location: Manchester
Start Date: February 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary (through Teaching Personnel)
About the Role:
Teaching Personnel is excited to be recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive secondary school in Manchester starting in February 2025. This is an excellent opportunity to work with students who require additional support, helping them thrive academically and socially within a school environment.
Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with special educational needs (SEN), both in and outside the classroom.
- Assist in the implementation of individual education plans (IEPs) and tailored learning activities.
- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, promoting student engagement and independence.
- Support students during classroom activities, helping them with their academic work, social skills, and emotional regulation.
- Collaborate with the SENCO, teachers, and other staff to ensure that students receive the best possible support.
- Monitor and record students' progress, providing feedback where appropriate.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Previous experience working with students with special educational needs, ideally in a secondary school setting (though not essential).
- Patience, empathy, and a proactive approach to supporting students.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, teachers, and parents.
- Ability to adapt to the diverse needs of students and remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
- A passion for making a difference and supporting students in reaching their full potential.
Why Teaching Personnel?
- We offer a supportive and inclusive environment where your work is truly valued.
- Competitive pay rates and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Access to a wide range of resources and training to help you further develop your career in education.
How to Apply:
If you’re passionate about supporting students with SEN and would love to join a dedicated team at a secondary school in Manchester, please apply by submitting your CV!
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. A full DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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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