SEN Teaching Assistant

A South Manchester school with a population of 2100 students, require a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant supporting students with autism. We are looking for applicants with specialised qualifications, who are keen to make a positive influence on student’s progress.

This role is ideal to gain experience and really specialise the skill of helping enhance SEN students educational experience. The students are likely to show differences in 3 key areas:

• Social understanding and communication - which could include difficulties in expressing themselves or understanding what is being communicated, understanding indirect language, social interaction with others, expressing their emotions and perceiving others’ mental states.
• Flexibility, information processing and understanding - which could make it difficult to cope with changes, see the relevance of what is being taught, and control their own impulses.
• Sensory processing - where the individual may respond in an unusual way to the sensory information (such as sound, touch, or body balance).

Within this role you will be required to deliver both broad and relevant curriculum on a 1:1 basis, building personal relationships with students.

The school are keen to develop their teachers and future leaders whatever their career stage. If you are successful in applying for this role you will be continuously supported through regular CPD and upskilling.

This role is perfect for anyone looking for an immediate start, promising full time work to the summer. Being only 10 minutes away from Manchester Airport means there are ample tram, train and bus routes to and from this school.

For immediate consideration, please send through a copy of your most recent CV. For further information on this position please contact the Manchester East Secondary branch.

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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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