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SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: South Manchester
Are you a skilled SEN Teaching Assistant seeking a new position in South Manchester?
Do you have a keen interest in supporting the educational journey of students with special educational needs (SEN)?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an Learning Support Assistant at schools located in South Manchester.
SEN Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers to provide tailored support and assistance to students with SEN. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing one-on-one support to students with SEN, helping them with their academic and social development.
- Assisting in the planning and implementation of individual education plans (IEPs) for students with SEN.
- Supporting students during classroom activities, ensuring they are fully engaged and able to participate to the best of their abilities.
- Collaborating with teachers, parents, and other professionals to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
- Monitoring and recording the progress of students with SEN, and providing feedback to the teaching team.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Previous experience working with children with SEN is highly desirable.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting the needs of all students.
- A proactive and flexible approach to work, with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of students and the school environment.
Why work for Cover People?
- A dedicated consultant who will work on your behalf to secure you work
- A variety of school placements; you can pick and choose what you want to accept and decline
- Long and short term assignments
- Ongoing free CPD throughout the course of the academic year e.g. behaviour management, safeguarding, assessment methods and strategies, cover supervisor course, etc
- A ‘Refer a Friend Scheme’ with the opportunity to earn up to £100 per referral
If you would like to discuss this role further you can contact Joe at Cover People UK or apply with your most up to date CV. Cover People UK are working on behalf of schools in Manchester. All candidates will be subject to register with the agency and will need to have a full enhanced DBS along with other regulation checks.
