Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

4 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant – South Manchester Teaching Personnel is excited to offer an opportunity for a compassionate and skilled Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant to join one of our partner schools in the South Manchester area, starting in January 2024 .
This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to make a meaningful impact on their educational journey.
Position Details Role: SEN Teaching Assistant Location: South Manchester Start Date: January 2024 Contract Type: Full-time, term-time only (part-time may be considered for the right candidate) Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications Key Responsibilities As an SEN Teaching Assistant, your role will be diverse and rewarding, focusing on providing tailored support to students with special educational needs.
Your duties will include: One-to-One Support: Working closely with individual students, helping them to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential.
Small Group Interventions: Delivering targeted support to small groups of students, focusing on key skills such as literacy, numeracy, and social development.
Collaboration with Staff: Assisting the class teacher and SENCO in planning and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) and behavior management strategies.
Supporting Emotional Well-Being: Building strong, trusting relationships with students, offering emotional support and fostering a positive self-image.
Promoting Independence: Encouraging students to develop independence and confidence in their abilities both inside and outside the classroom.
Adapting Resources: Modifying teaching materials and activities to meet the diverse needs of learners, ensuring accessibility for all.
Monitoring Progress: Observing and reporting on student progress to teachers, parents, and the SENCO.
Who We're Looking For We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who: Have previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN, particularly autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, or physical disabilities.
Demonstrate a calm, empathetic, and patient approach to working with students who may exhibit challenging behaviors.
Are proactive, flexible, and able to adapt to different classroom environments.
Hold relevant qualifications, such as Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or a similar qualification (preferred but not essential).
Have a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies.
Are passionate about inclusion and dedicated to helping students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
What We Offer Teaching Personnel is committed to supporting your professional growth and providing a positive working experience.
With us, you can expect: Professional Development: Access to a wide range of CPD opportunities, including SEN-specific courses, safeguarding training, and behavior management workshops.
Dedicated Consultant: A specialist consultant to guide you through the application process and provide ongoing support during your placement.
Rewarding Work: The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students with additional needs, helping them achieve their goals.
Flexibility: Options to tailor your working hours to suit your lifestyle where possible.
How to Apply If you are passionate about supporting children with SEN and want to contribute to their success, 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.
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