SEN Teaching Assistant
Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary/Secondary SEN School (Rossendale)
Hours: 8:50am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Pay: £13.75 – £14.50 per hour
Location: Rossendale
We are looking for a dedicated and reliable SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive Specialist Educational Needs school catering to both primary and secondary pupils. This is a rewarding role working with students who require additional support with their learning, communication, and daily routines.
Key Responsibilities:
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Supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including ASD, MLD, PMLD, and complex needs
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Providing 1:1 and small-group support
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Assisting with personal care and promoting independence
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Supporting the class teacher with planning and delivering engaging activities
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Creating a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment
Requirements:
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Experience working with children or young people with SEN
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Confidence with personal care
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A calm, patient, and resilient approach
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Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people. Immediate start available for the right candidate.
If you are interested, please apply with your CV or contact us for more information.
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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