Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire
Contract Type: Full-Time (3 weeks, until half-term)
Start Date: 27/01/2025
Role
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive team in Poulton-Le-Fylde. This full-time role, running until half-term, offers a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students with special educational needs (SEN).
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide tailored support to students with SEN both within and outside the classroom.
- Assist pupils on a one-to-one basis or in small groups, ensuring engagement with the curriculum and fostering progress.
- Work alongside the class teacher to create an inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
- Implement and follow Individual Education Plans (IEPs) while monitoring and recording student progress.
- Support the development of positive behaviour, social skills, and emotional well-being.
About You:
- Have prior experience working as a Teaching Assistant, particularly within an SEN setting.
- Demonstrate patience, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
- Hold a relevant qualification in supporting teaching and learning (desirable but not essential).
- Possess strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
- Hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS check.
What's on Offer
- Competitive pay.
- Full-time hours, Monday to Friday.
- Immediate start.
- Opportunities for professional development in a supportive school environment.
Application Requirements:
- Undergo an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, and, where necessary, Overseas Police Clearances in line with safeguarding regulations.
- Provide a comprehensive CV covering the last 10 years of employment history, with explanations for any breaks in employment.
- Have the legal right to work in the UK.
- Be willing to attend a registration interview.
If this role sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
Referral Bonus
Know someone who might be interested? Refer them to us, and you could earn up to £250 through our referral scheme.