SEN Teaching Assistant

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Teaching Assistant – Special Educational Needs
Location: Sale
Full Time – Essential

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEND school in Sale, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, SEMH and complex learning needs. The school is seeking a committed, resilient and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people who require tailored, consistent and nurturing support to thrive both academically and personally.

The Role:
• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assisting the class teacher with planning and delivering adapted learning activities
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies
• Supporting communication and social interaction development
• Contributing to EHCP targets and personalised learning plans
• Creating a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment

The Ideal Candidate Will:
• Have experience working with children or young people with SEND
• Demonstrate patience, empathy and resilience
• Be confident supporting pupils with additional communication needs
• Have a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Be able to commit to full-time hours, Monday to Friday
• Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team

In return, we offer:
• Competitive rates of pay
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
• A supportive and experienced consultant
• The opportunity to work in a well-resourced specialist setting
• Access to our My-Progression CPD platform

This role would suit candidates with experience in education, care, youth work or residential settings who are passionate about inclusive education and supporting pupils with additional needs.

To help candidates prepare, we recommend the following relevant CPD videos:

Understanding SEND and Additional Needs
Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Teacher's Guide to Supporting Students

Behaviour and Emotional Regulation
Understanding SEMH in Schools - Teacher Advice and Support

Teaching Assistant Development
Tips for Teaching Assistants - 10 Ways You Can Thrive in the Classroom

If you are passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and are ready to commit to a full-time role in a specialist setting, we would love to hear from you.

Email  or call Megan on (phone number removed)

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services
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Location:
Sale
Salary:
£90 - £120 /day
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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