SEN Teaching Assistant

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: September
Salary: 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.
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