Teaching Assistant - SEN
Job title: Teaching Assistant - SEN
Job type: Permanent
Location: Stockport
An exciting opportunity is available for a Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic team at a specialist primary and secondary school, supporting children with an autism diagnosis (ASC) and associated social and communication needs in a bespoke and nurturing environment.
This school supports students aged from 7 to 16 and received an Ofsted rating 'GOOD' in 2022.
Key Responsibilities for this Teaching Assistant role:
- Work closely with teachers and the SENCO to provide tailored support for students with autism and associated needs, ensuring their individual learning and developmental goals are met
- Support the implementation of personalised learning plans, using a variety of approaches to engage students in their learning
- Provide one-on-one and small group support, helping students develop key communication, social, and emotional skills
- Foster a positive and inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued, and supported in their learning journey
- Use structured strategies such as visual aids, sensory tools, and communication systems (e.g. PECS, Makaton) to enhance student's understanding and participation
- Monitor and record student progress, working collaboratively with teachers and external professionals to adapt support where necessary
- Assist in managing behaviour in a positive and proactive manner, using appropriate interventions to support emotional regulation and self-management
- Encourage independence and self-confidence in students, promoting their well being and academic success
Essential Requirements for this Teaching Assistant role:
- Experience working with children with autism, ideally in an educational setting
- A caring, patient, and empathetic approach, with a strong understanding of autism spectrum conditions and associated needs
- A proactive and flexible attitude to meet the diverse needs of students
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
If you think you are a good fit for this Teaching Assistant role in Stockport, apply today and we will be in touch to discuss your application.
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Career Teachers are committed to negotiating a salary package that is fair and paid to scale. Salary will depend on experience.
Important Notice: In order for you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. During the application process you are required to attend an interview with the client in person and give details for us to complete reference checks.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Teachers is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients.