SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching assistant
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Hours: Full time
On-going contract
Pay rate: 15 - 17 per hour Ltd.

Main Purpose of the role
The SEN Teaching Assistant role is crucial in supporting the learning and development of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) The role will be working with a child on a one-to-one basis and also working with SEND pupils in class.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Work 1-to-1 with a child requiring a highly personalised curriculum
• Plan visual and tactile continuous provision opportunities for a child who has limited receptive and expressive language capacity
• Provide a safe and secure environment where a sense of belonging can be fostered for the child
• Assist in the delivery of tailored, evidence-based interventions to support the learning and development of pupils with SEND
• Contribute to the monitoring and assessment of pupils' progress, feeding back information to the teacher and SENCO

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents/carers, and colleagues
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine commitment to supporting the learning and development of pupils with SEND
• Knowledge and understanding of SEND, including specific areas such as communication and interaction, sensory and/or physical needs, and social, emotional, and mental health difficulties

**All candidates will be subject to standard vetting checks. Including:**
An Enhanced DBS within 12 months
Employment references that covers 3 years.
Right to work checks