Senco Teaching Assistant
Job description
Job Title: Secondary SENCO Teaching Assistant
Location: Cheltenham
Contract: Full-Time and Part-Time
About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Secondary SENCO Teaching Assistant to join a school team and support students across Key Stages 3 and 4. This role involves working closely with individual students, small groups, and within mainstream classrooms to provide tailored support for those who require additional help, whether with behaviour management or academic progress.
Key Responsibilities:
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Deliver one-on-one support to students with additional needs.
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Assist small groups of students to enhance learning and engagement.
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Support students within general classroom settings to ensure inclusion.
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Help manage and improve behaviour in a calm, consistent manner.
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Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCO, and other professionals to meet students’ needs.
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Monitor and report on student progress and challenges.
Person Specification:
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Calm and patient approach to behaviour and learning support.
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Experience working with secondary-aged students (KS3 and KS4) preferred.
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Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
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Strong communication and teamwork skills.
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Commitment to promoting inclusion and raising student outcomes.
Why Join Us?
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Supportive and inclusive school environment.
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Opportunities for professional development.
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Make a real difference in students’ educational journeys.
How to Apply:
Please send your CV and a covering letter to george.lindley@teachingpersonnel.com
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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