Job Description:

Teaching Assistant – SEN School

Location: Tameside, Greater Manchester
Role: Teaching Assistant – SEN
Contract: Full-time / Temporary, with potential for long-term opportunities
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience

Engage Education are currently recruiting for a caring, enthusiastic and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming SEN school in Tameside.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs and wants to make a genuine difference to their education and development.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and specialist support staff to provide personalised support to pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Helping pupils access learning activities and develop their confidence.
• Supporting communication, social and emotional development.
• Encouraging independence and positive behaviour.
• Assisting pupils with their individual learning targets.
• Supporting sensory and practical activities.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, support staff and external professionals.
• Supporting personal care where required.
• Creating a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Patient, caring and compassionate.
• Passionate about working with children with additional needs.
• Resilient and confident when working in challenging situations.
• A strong communicator and team player.
• Reliable, adaptable and enthusiastic.
• Committed to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• Keen to develop their experience within SEN education.

Previous experience working with SEN, SEND, ASC, ADHD, SEMH, SLD or PMLD would be highly desirable. Experience in education, care, support work or youth work would also be considered.

If you don't have direct SEN experience but have the right attitude and transferable skills, we'd still love to hear from you.

Why Work with Engage Education?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Access to a wide range of SEN opportunities across Tameside and Greater Manchester.
• Short-term and long-term placements.
• Opportunities to develop your SEN experience.
• Ongoing support throughout your placement.
• A straightforward registration and payroll process.

Apply Today

If you're a passionate Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity in a Tameside SEN school, apply today and speak to the Engage Education team.

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