SEN Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment

Posted 5 days ago, valid for 17 days

Blackpool, Lancashire FY3 8PP, England

Part Time

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Sonic Summary

Tradewind is seeking a Teaching Assistant (SEND) for a Behaviour Unit in a mainstream Secondary School in Blackpool.
The position offers a salary of £85-£100 per day and requires experience working with students with ASD and SEMH needs.
The role involves supporting pupils with additional learning needs, challenging behaviour, and physical disabilities across KS3 and KS4.
Candidates should have strong communication skills and the ability to adapt their teaching methods to suit individual student needs.
The position is starting ASAP and is long-term ongoing, making it ideal for those passionate about working with special needs students.

Teaching Assistant (SEND) - Behaviour Unit

Blackpool, Mainstream Secondary School

£85-£100 per day

Starting ASAP - long term ongoing

Tradewind are currently looking for a Teaching Assistant to work in a mainstream Secondary School in Blackpool. You will need to be flexible across general classroom cover as well as supporting pupils with additional learning needs, challenging behaviour and physical disabilities. You will be working across KS3 and KS4.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting teachers in the classroom, providing support to individual students, and helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment. They will have experience working with students with ASD and SEMH needs and be able to adapt their teaching approach to meet the unique needs of each student. Preferably experience working in a Secondary school setting.

Duties will include:

Assisting teachers in the classroom and providing support to individual students
Helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment
Adapting teaching approach to meet the unique needs of each student
Working with students with ASD and SEMH needs
Collaborating with teachers and other staff to develop and implement individualised education plans

Qualifications:

Experience working with students with ASD and SEMH needs
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to adapt teaching approach to meet the unique needs of each student
A passion for working with and helping students with special needs

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