SEN Teaching Assistant
Job description
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant to join a dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs, supporting their learning and development within a nurturing educational environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one or small group support to students with SEN, helping them to access the curriculum and achieve their learning goals.
- Assist the class teacher in implementing individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour management strategies tailored to the needs of each student.
- Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.
- Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and external professionals to ensure a coordinated approach to supporting students with SEN.
Requirements:
- Experience working with children or adults with special educational needs, either in a school setting or a similar environment.
- A patient and empathetic approach, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and external professionals.
- An understanding of different learning needs and strategies to support students with SEN, including knowledge of specific learning difficulties such as autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, dyslexia, and dyspraxia.
- Flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to respond to the changing needs of students and the school environment.
If you are passionate about supporting the learning and well-being of students with special educational needs, and you possess the skills and qualities outlined above, we would love to hear 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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