SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel are hiring for a SEN support Teaching Assistant to join one of our client schools in Ashton-Under-Lyne. This position will start in September at the beginning of the school year, it will be a full-time position.

The salary for this position will be between £385 and £450 per week, dependent on experience and qualifications.

The ideal candidate for this position will be either a recent Psychology Graduate, or someone who is experienced working alongside children with autism or any other learning requirements. You must have a good understanding of Special Educational Needs, as well as Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You will also be working with pupils. The successful candidates will be assisting students with their Educational Healthcare Plans (ECHPs).

The key responsibilities of this position are:

• Assisting students with their ECHPs and monitoring their progression.
• Working with pupils in either small groups or on a 1:1 basis to target the individual learning needs of those pupils who are more vulnerable than their peers.
• Monitor the performance of the pupils and be able to communicate any feedback with teaching staff as well as parents and the pupils themselves.
•  Managing the behaviour of the pupils and ensuring that they are always in a safe learning environment.
• You must be fully aware of the safeguarding procedures and ensure that any situations that arise are dealt with in an appropriate manner.

This school is located in Ashton-Under-Lyne, it is easy to commute to from the surrounding areas using public transport or by car. It is a mixed secondary school. The percentage of their student population who require additional SEN support is 17.12%, the national average for this is 11.92%. The school is in a disadvantaged area, 44.33% of their pupils are eligible for free school meals, whereas the national average for this is 26.92%. There is also a large proportion of pupils who do not speak English as their first language.

The highlights of this position include:

• This position is anticipated to be highly rewarding due to the fact that you will be working closely with pupils who have ADHD, autism, and other special needs.
• You will have the opportunity to work alongside pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds and get to have a significant influence in their development.
• You will be supported by both Teaching Personnel, as well as the school that you will be working with.

For this position, it is essential that you are willing to apply for a fully enhanced DBS check, as well as providing two employment-based opportunities. You must also be aware of safeguarding procedures; training will be provided throughout the application process.

If you are interested in this position, please apply now by uploading a copy of your CV.

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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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