SEN Teaching Assistant (Full-Time) Expiring soon

SEN Teaching Assistant (Full-Time)

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester

Start: September 2024

Contract Type: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About Us: We are a thriving special educational institution in Bolton, providing quality education to students across both secondary school and 16+ further education settings. Our dedicated team is committed to creating an inclusive learning environment where all students, regardless of their educational needs, can thrive and achieve their full potential.

The Role: We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team from September 2024. In this full-time role, you will be working closely with students who have special educational needs (SEN) across both our secondary school and further education centre. Your role will be vital in supporting these students in their academic, social, and emotional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one and small group support to students with SEN, ensuring they can access the curriculum effectively.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and other personalised learning strategies.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals to create an inclusive learning environment.
• Support students in their social and emotional well-being, helping them to build confidence and independence.
• Adapt teaching materials and methods to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Monitor and report on student progress, providing feedback to teachers and parents as needed.
• Contribute to the overall positive ethos of the school and further education centre.

About You:

• Previous experience working with students with SEN is essential.
• A passion for supporting young people and helping them to achieve their potential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Patience, empathy, and a flexible approach to working with students with a range of needs.
• A relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification) is desirable but not essential.
• A commitment to professional development and a willingness to engage in ongoing training.

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people with SEN.
• A diverse and dynamic school and college community.

How to Apply: To apply, please send your CV and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.

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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.