SEN Teaching Assistant
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work in close partnership with the class teacher to support pupils with a range of special educational needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in helping children access learning, build confidence, and develop socially and emotionally within a supportive and nurturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEN
- Assist with learning activities, adapting tasks to meet individual needs
- Promote positive behaviour and support emotional regulation
- Contribute to the delivery of targeted interventions
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff and external professionals
- Ensure safeguarding and inclusion are upheld at all times
Requirements
- Experience supporting children with SEN in a school or similar setting
- A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
- Understanding of SEN strategies and behaviour management techniques
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
- Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC), or willingness to apply
- Ability to provide two recent, child-related professional references covering the last two years
If you are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children with additional needs, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Additional Information
To be considered for this role, please submit an up-to-date CV. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We are acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Successful applicants will be required to complete all safeguarding and vetting checks in line with statutory guidance.
What we Offer
- Access to accredited CPD courses, including safeguarding and behaviour management
- Ongoing support from an in-house Training and Development Team
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is a shared responsibility, and all staff are expected to uphold these standards at all times.
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