SEN Teaching Assistant
| Job Type | Contract (Long Term) |
| Location | Leyland, Lancashire |
| Area | Leyland, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Primary Education - Support Staff |
| Salary | Negotiable |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | AFLeyTA_1770279496 |
| Job Views | 12 |
- Description
Job Title: 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Full-Time Location: Leyland, Lancashire Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Job Description:
We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Year 1 student with special educational needs (SEN) at a primary school in Leyland. The successful candidate will work closely with the student to provide personalised support, ensuring they can fully engage with the curriculum and make progress in their learning journey.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide 1:1 support: Work directly with a Year 1 student, offering tailored assistance to help them access lessons, participate in activities, and achieve their individual learning goals.
Adapt teaching strategies: Support the student in understanding and completing tasks, modifying teaching approaches to meet their specific needs.
Foster inclusion: Help create a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere, ensuring the student feels supported and engaged in all activities alongside their peers.
Work with the SENCO: Collaborate with the SEN Coordinator (SENCO) and other staff to implement the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP), monitor progress, and make adjustments to strategies where necessary.
Provide emotional and social support: Support the student's social and emotional development, offering guidance and encouragement to build confidence and independence.
Monitor progress: Track the student's progress and report back to the class teacher, SENCO, and parents regularly, ensuring that the student's needs are being met and any challenges are addressed.
Personal care and mobility: If required, assist with personal care tasks or mobility needs, ensuring the student's comfort and well-being throughout the school day.
Requirements:
Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, ideally with experience supporting students with SEN.
A relevant qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent (e.g., Level 2 or 3).
Strong understanding of a range of special educational needs (e.g., autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties) and experience using differentiated resources to support students' learning.
Patience, empathy, and the ability to build trusting relationships with students.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and parents.
Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
Benefits:
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities, including SEN-specific training.
Supportive school environment with a team that values the role of Teaching Assistants in supporting children's development.
The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a child's education and life.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
