Teaching Assistant (Flexible) Expiring soon

SEN Teaching Assistant (Flexible)

Location: Bolton/Salford

Contract Type: Flexible/Day-to-Day Supply

Are you looking for a rewarding role that fits around your schedule? Do you have a passion for supporting students with special educational needs? Join our team as an Agency Teaching Assistant and enjoy the flexibility of working when it suits you, while making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.

We are seeking compassionate and adaptable Teaching Assistants to provide day-to-day supply and cover in a special educational needs (SEN) school. This role offers the perfect opportunity for those seeking flexible working hours, allowing you to choose when and where you work.

As an Agency Teaching Assistant, you will support students with autism and complex learning difficulties, helping them with activities of daily living (ADLs), personal care, and academic tasks. Your role will be crucial in ensuring that each student receives the support they need to thrive in their educational environment.

• Student Support: Assist students with autism and complex learning difficulties, helping them engage with classroom activities and develop essential life skills.
• Personal Care: Provide compassionate support with personal care tasks, ensuring the dignity and comfort of each student.
• Academic Assistance: Work alongside teachers to support students in their academic work, helping them access the curriculum and achieve their learning goals.
• Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Support students in developing independence by assisting with tasks such as feeding, dressing, and hygiene.
• Promote Inclusion: Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment where every student feels valued and supported.
• Flexible Scheduling: Choose shifts that fit around your existing commitments, whether you're looking for part-time work, occasional shifts, or something in between.

• Experience: Previous experience in a similar role or working with children with special educational needs is highly desirable but not essential. A passion for helping others is key.
• Skills: Excellent communication, patience, and the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Empathy: A caring and understanding approach to supporting students with diverse needs, including those requiring personal care.
• Adaptability: The ability to quickly adjust to new environments and student needs, maintaining a flexible and proactive attitude.
• Reliability: A strong commitment to providing consistent, high-quality support to students and teachers.

• Flexibility: Work when it suits you-choose shifts that align with your availability and lifestyle.
• Rewarding Work: Make a tangible difference in the lives of students with special educational needs, helping them achieve their potential.
• Variety: Gain experience in different classroom settings, working with a range of students with unique needs and abilities.
• Professional Growth: Enhance your skills and knowledge in special education through hands-on experience and training opportunities.

If you're ready to take on a flexible, rewarding role as a Teaching Assistant, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

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 undertake