Teaching Assistant
- Primary SEN Support
- Lancashire
- Full Time
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Teaching Assistant – 1:1 Support for Year 2 Pupil (Selective Mutism)
Lytham St Annes
Full Time | Monday – Friday
Start Date: As soon as possible
Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to provide one-to-one support for a child in Year 2 who presents with selective mutism, in a welcoming and supportive primary school in Lytham St Annes.
This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday during term time, with the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a child's educational journey and emotional development.
The Role:
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Working 1:1 with a child who experiences selective mutism
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Supporting the pupil with both academic tasks and emotional regulation
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Collaborating with the class teacher, SENCo and external professionals
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Encouraging confidence and communication through a calm, patient approach
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Using strategies tailored to support selective mutism, following individual support plans
Ideal Candidate:
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Experience supporting children with additional needs, especially communication difficulties
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Calm, empathetic and nurturing in nature
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Able to build trust and rapport over time
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Team player with good communication skills
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Previous experience in a school setting is desirable but not essential
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Relevant qualifications (e.g., Teaching Assistant Level 2/3, psychology, or SEN training) are an advantage
What We Offer:
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Competitive daily rate paid weekly
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Access to ongoing training and CPD opportunities
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Supportive consultant and placement school
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Opportunity to make a real difference in a child’s development
If you are a caring, resilient and enthusiastic individual looking to support a child’s growth in both learning and confidence, we’d 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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