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SEN Teaching Assistant – KS1
Start Date: After Easter
Contract: Full Time, Until July
Location: Todmorden
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Pay:From £14.30 per hour
Teaching Personnel are working closely with a welcoming and supportive Primary School in the Todmor area who are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their KS1 hub after Easter.
This is a fulltime role running Monday to Friday and will continue through to the end of the academic year, with the possibility of continuation for the right person.
About the Role
The successful candidate will be supporting children in Key Stage 1 who have a range of additional needs, ensuring they can access learning in a safe, nurturing, and structured environment. You will be working alongside experienced staff and SEN professionals within a wellresourced hub designed to meet the needs of pupils who require extra support.
Your role will include:
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Providing 1:1 and smallgroup support for pupils with SEND
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Supporting children with communication, social, emotional, or behavioural needs
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Helping to implement personalised learning plans
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Working collaboratively with the SENCo and teaching staff
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Creating a positive, encouraging learning environment for every child
The Ideal Candidate Will:
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Have experience supporting children with SEN (school-based experience preferred)
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Be patient, resilient, and committed to helping children thrive
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Be able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
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Show initiative and flexibility in a dynamic environment
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Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS on the update service
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
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Competitive weekly pay, paid via PAYE
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Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
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A dedicated consultant offering continuous support
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Access to our online portal for hassle-free admin
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Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions within our partner schools
How to Apply
If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and are looking for a rewarding role starting after February half term, we would 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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Recent statistics highlight gaps in SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) training and support for educators. The government wants more SEND pupils in mainstream schools. At the same t
