Join Our Team as a SEN Teaching Assistant in St Helens!
Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs? Do you have the dedication, patience, and creativity to help young learners thrive? Tradewind is seeking a motivated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic SEN School in St Helens starting this September!
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant, Location: St Helens, 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 variety of special educational needs, including autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties.
- Assist the classroom teacher in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Implement individualised education plans (IEPs) to meet each student's unique requirements.
- Encourage and motivate students to engage fully in their learning.
- Employ creative and adaptive strategies to ensure every child can access the curriculum and achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one and small group support.
- Assist with classroom management and lesson preparation.
- Support students' social and emotional development.
- Help with personal care tasks, if required.
- Monitor and document student progress, providing feedback to the teaching team and parents.
Requirements:
- Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs.
- A caring, patient, and adaptable 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.
Why Work with Tradewind?
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students.
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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