SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Advert: SEN Teaching Assistant (Personal Care) - Chorley

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Chorley
Contract Type: Full-Time or Part-Time (Flexible Hours)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Agency: Teaching Personnel

About Us:
We are a supportive educational provision in Chorley, dedicated to providing an inclusive learning environment for students with special educational needs (SEN). Our team is committed to nurturing the individual strengths of each student while ensuring their emotional and physical well-being.

Role Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will support students with a range of special educational needs and provide personal care as required. Your contribution will be vital in helping our students thrive both academically and socially.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist teachers in delivering tailored educational programs for students with SEN.
• Provide personal care and support to students, including assistance with daily living activities.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes engagement and learning.
• Support students in developing independence and social skills.
• Collaborate with the teaching team to monitor student progress and adapt strategies as needed.
• Build trusting relationships with students, parents, and staff.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience in a support role, particularly within an SEN environment, is desirable.
• A background in care work or personal assistance is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting students with diverse needs.
• Ability to adapt to individual student requirements and challenges.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Flexible working hours to suit your availability (full-time or part-time).
• Opportunities for professional development and training through Teaching Personnel.

How to Apply:

Join us in making a difference in the lives of our students!

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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