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Join Our Team as a SEN Teaching Assistant!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs? Do you have the patience, dedication, and creativity to support students in their learning journey? Tradewind is looking for a committed and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant SEN School in Wirral starting this September!
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant, Location: Wirral, Start Date: SeptemberSalary: Competitive, based on experience
About the Role:
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Provide tailored support to students with a range of special educational needs, including autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties.
- Assist the classroom teacher in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Develop and implement individualised education plans (IEPs) to meet each student's unique needs.
- Encourage and motivate students to engage fully in their learning.
- Use creative approaches to ensure every child can access the curriculum and reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
- One-on-one and small group support.
- Classroom assistance and behaviour management.
- Supporting students with personal care, if required.
- Helping with the planning and execution of educational activities.
- Monitoring and recording student progress and reporting to the teaching staff and parents.
Requirements:
- Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs.
- A patient, empathetic, and resilient nature.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Relevant qualifications or training in special educational needs (desirable but not essential).
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
To be considered for this position you will: - have previous school experience and be familiar with the SIMS system- Be a committed professional- Be an organised, enthusiastic proactive person-Hold a child workforce enhanced DBS certificate which is on the update service, or be willing to apply for a new one (costs refunded back to you when you complete 20 days work)-have satisfactory references-have a CV must that covers the last 10 years of employment history where possible and any gaps in employment must be explained;- Have the legal right to work in the UK.Click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this great position of a SEN Teaching Assistant.1.As a Sunday Times Top 100 employer, we're committed to putting candidates & staff first2. We employ the best in the business to provide an exceptional service to our candidates3. Top rates of pay (all rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay; however, we will happily accrue this upon request)4. More free CPD courses than any other education recruiter5. Awarded REC Audited Education Gold Standard
