SEN Teaching Assistant - Full-Time Opportunity in Levenshulme
Teaching Personnel is seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join an Ofsted-rated "Good" secondary school in Levenshulme. This full-time role begins in December and will extend through the academic year, with a potential for a permanent position depending on performance. Weekly pay for this role is £419.25 - £500.
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing targeted support to students with special educational needs, ensuring they have the tools and encouragement they need to thrive in a mainstream classroom environment. Working closely with teachers and the SENCO, you will help students overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and achieve their educational goals.
- One-to-One Support: Provide individualized assistance to students with SEN, helping them to understand and engage with classroom activities. This may include clarifying instructions, breaking down tasks, and assisting with sensory or behavioral needs.
- Small Group Intervention: Lead or support small group sessions focused on literacy, numeracy, social skills, or emotional regulation. Foster a supportive environment to help students gain confidence and develop essential skills.
- Classroom Integration: Assist students within the main classroom setting, helping them engage with peers and follow lesson plans, ensuring they feel included and empowered to participate actively.
- Behavioral Support: Implement strategies to support students in managing emotions and behavior, reinforcing positive habits and setting clear boundaries to encourage respectful and productive interactions.
- Adaptation of Learning Materials: Modify or adapt learning resources to meet individual needs, ensuring that each student can access the curriculum at an appropriate level.
- Progress Tracking and Reporting: Record and monitor students' progress, providing feedback to the SENCO, teachers, and occasionally parents. Contribute to individual education plans (IEPs) by sharing observations and suggesting new approaches.
- Encouragement and Positive Reinforcement: Foster a positive, nurturing relationship with students to build their confidence, resilience, and motivation. Celebrate achievements and milestones, no matter how small.
- Safeguarding and Wellbeing: Uphold safeguarding practices to protect student welfare, identifying and addressing any concerns promptly and appropriately according to school protocols.
- Experience in SEN Support: Prior experience working with SEN students, whether in a similar role or a supportive environment, is highly desirable.
- Adaptable and Patient: Demonstrates flexibility and patience, adapting quickly to meet individual student needs and offering support in a calm and understanding manner.
- Strong Communication Skills: Able to engage with students, teachers, and parents, and effectively communicate strategies and progress.
- Organized and Observant: Keeps thorough records of student progress and adjusts strategies based on observations and feedback.
- Team Player: Works collaboratively with school staff, including the SENCO, teachers, and other support staff, to provide a consistent and well-coordinated approach.
- Safeguarding Knowledge: A sound understanding of safeguarding practices, promoting a safe and supportive environment for all students.
- Start Date: December
- Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
- Pay: £419.25 - £500 per week
- Contract: Temporary until the end of the academic year, with the potential for a permanent role based on performance.
This role offers a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting students with special educational needs and who is dedicated to helping them succeed both academically and personally. If you are committed to making a difference in students' lives, apply today to become an SEN Teaching Assistant through Teaching Personnel and start your journey in a supportive and impactful role.
Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant - Full-Time Position in Levenshulme
Teaching Personnel is recruiting a motivated Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to join an Ofsted-rated "Good" secondary school in Levenshulme. This is a full-time role starting in December and continuing until the end of the academic year, with the potential for a permanent position based on performance. The weekly pay ranges from £419.25 to £500.
In this role, you'll provide targeted academic and pastoral support to students, utilizing your understanding of psychology to assist with behavioral, social, and emotional learning. Working closely with teachers and the SENCO, you will contribute to a supportive learning environment, helping students engage effectively and succeed both in and outside the classroom.
- One-to-One and Group Support: Offer tailored support to students, whether individually or in small groups, to help address learning challenges, social skills, and emotional well-being.
- Behavioral and Emotional Assistance: Use psychology principles to help students manage behavioral issues, build emotional regulation skills, and develop resilience.
- Classroom Integration: Assist in the classroom environment, encouraging students to participate actively and supporting them with any difficulties they encounter in lessons.
- Intervention Sessions: Plan and conduct intervention sessions focusing on social skills, emotional literacy, and confidence-building activities for students with specific needs.
- Progress Tracking and Reporting: Monitor students' progress, keep detailed records, and communicate observations to the SENCO and teachers to aid in developing individualized learning and behavior plans.
- Resource Preparation: Create or adapt learning materials to make content accessible and engaging for students with diverse needs, ensuring inclusivity in every learning experience.
- Encouragement and Positive Reinforcement: Build strong, positive relationships with students to foster their confidence and motivation, celebrating each milestone and achievement.
- Safeguarding and Wellbeing: Adhere to safeguarding policies and prioritize student welfare, addressing any concerns following school protocols to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Psychology Graduate: A recent graduate in psychology, with a keen interest in applying psychological knowledge in an educational setting.
- Empathetic and Patient: Exhibits empathy and patience, supporting students through their challenges with understanding and positivity.
- Strong Communication Skills: Able to communicate effectively with students, teachers, and parents, and clearly convey progress and needs.
- Observant and Detail-Oriented: Keeps thorough records, monitors changes in student behavior, and adapts support strategies as needed.
- Team-Oriented: Works well within a collaborative school environment, supporting teachers and SEN staff to enhance the overall student experience.
- Safeguarding Knowledge: Understanding of safeguarding and student welfare practices, with a commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful school environment.
- Start Date: December
- Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
- Pay: £419.25 - £500 per week
- Contract: Temporary through the academic year, with potential for a permanent role based on performance.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a psychology graduate looking to make a meaningful difference in students' lives, using your expertise to support both their academic and personal growth. If you're eager to apply your psychology background in a school setting, please apply through Teaching Personnel today to join this rewarding role.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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