JOB DESCRIPTION: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location:

North West England, Lancashire, Blackpool

Job Type:

Temporary, Full-Time hours

Primary Industry:

Education and Training

Salary:

£11.85 - £12.50 Per hour

Job Duties:

Provide support to students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in the classroom
Assist the class teacher in implementing individual education plans for students with SEN
Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment
Support students with personal care needs, as required
Monitor and record student progress
Communicate effectively with parents and other professionals

Required Qualifications:

Relevant experience working with children or individuals with SEN
Good understanding of SEN support strategies
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Education:

Minimum of GCSEs in English and Maths

Experience:

Experience working in a similar role is desirable

Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
Ability to adapt to the needs of individual students
Strong organisational skills
Patience and empathy

Preferred Qualifications:

Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools
First Aid certification

Working Conditions:

This role involves working in a classroom setting within a school environment. The candidate may need to provide personal care assistance to students with SEN. The position requires the ability to be patient, empathetic, and adaptable to the varying needs of 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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