Sen Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs? Do you want to make a genuine difference in a secondary school environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential?

We are currently recruiting dedicated and compassionate SEN Support Assistants to work in welcoming and inclusive secondary schools across Oldham. Both full-time and part-time positions are available, making this an excellent opportunity for experienced support staff as well as individuals looking to begin a rewarding career in education.

As an SEN Support Assistant, you will play a key role in helping students with a range of additional needs access learning, build confidence and reach their individual goals. You will work closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams to provide tailored support both inside and outside the classroom.

The successful candidate will support students with a variety of needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, learning difficulties and communication challenges. You will help create a positive learning environment, support behaviour management strategies and encourage engagement, independence and personal development.

This role would suit candidates with previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Behaviour Support Worker, Youth Worker, Care Worker or Support Worker. We also welcome applications from graduates and individuals with transferable skills who are passionate about working with young people. Previous experience working with SEN learners is desirable but not essential.

To be considered for this position, you should have excellent communication skills, a patient and resilient approach, and a genuine commitment to supporting children and young people with additional needs.

In return, you will benefit from competitive rates of pay, flexible full-time and part-time opportunities, ongoing training and development, dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment consultant and the opportunity to secure longer-term or permanent positions.

If you are passionate about supporting students with Special Educational Needs, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with an up-to-date CV to take the next step in your education career and help make a positive difference in the lives of young people.

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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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