SEN Primary Teaching Assistant

Are you looking for the opportunity to work in an educational setting with SEN pupils to support their learning whilst encouraging their independence by achieving their social, emotional, and educational goals?

Here at Step Into Teaching we are supporting a primary school to work with across KS1 and KS2 supporting in the classroom and doing small group interventions.

This is an amazing opportunity to gain valuable experience in the school with the potential to train to become a teacher in the future.

The SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity:

£450- £480 a week (term time only)

Full time Monday – Friday

Primary School - Manchester

ASAP Start - July 2024

The SEN Teaching Assistant must:

Hold a Psychology degree or related (2:2 or above)

Be passionate about supporting children with their learning

Be enthusiastic, friendly, and confident

Have a commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities

Must be able to relate well to young people and adults and have some understanding of the range of needs of young people with learning difficulties

Be able to work effectively in a team

Key responsibilities within the role:

To establish a warm, caring, and supportive relationship with pupils in order to support them feeling safe and enabling them to enjoy and learn during their time at the School.

To promote and encourage independence and personal development in pupils and maintain high expectations of behaviour at all times.

To contribute to providing high quality, challenging, and differentiated educational activities and experiences through supporting the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aiming at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning.

Support the Class Teacher in all areas of the day to day running of the class

To respond to the varying and changing needs of the school and adapt to any task presented to achieve the smooth running of the school.

To promote pupils' cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, physical development and spiritual well-being.

Demonstrate a proven ability to work collaboratively within a multi-professional team.

How to apply:

Click 'Apply' below to indicate your interest and import your CV to Catherine @Step Into Teaching

***Step Into Teaching is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure and Barring Service check***

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £450.00-£480.00 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday