SEND Teaching Assistant, Cheshire East

Job Description

Ongoing, with potential continuation until September 2025 or permanent. 

Competitive, dependent on experience. 

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to join our dynamic team at a School in Northwich. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is committed to supporting students in their learning journey.

Key Responsibilities:

– Provide one-on-one support to students with special educational needs in and out of the classroom.

– Assist in the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

– Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

– Collaborate with teachers and other staff to adapt lessons and materials to meet individual student needs.

– Support students in developing their social, emotional, and academic skills.

– Maintain accurate records of student progress and communicate effectively with parents and staff.

Ideal Candidate:

– Previous experience working as a teaching assistant or in a similar role, preferably with secondary school students.

– A strong understanding of various special educational needs and effective strategies for support.

– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students, staff, and parents.

– A patient, empathetic, and resilient attitude towards challenges.

– Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent) are desirable but not essential.

If you are ready to take on this rewarding role and help our students thrive, we would love to hear from you!

Job Specification

Teaching, Learning or Classroom Assistants are now vital resources for teachers and are heavily relied upon in schools.

We specialise in recruiting Teaching Assistants (TA) who are qualified in the following;

• NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant
• NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
• CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education
• BTEC National Certificate in Childhood Studies (Nursery Nursing).

We’ll also consider experienced Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) who have previously held a job in a primary school or assisted a pupil in the role in a secondary school but do not hold any of the above qualifications.

Jobs in additional learning needs (ALN)

A large number of our jobs are in ALN and we fill many vacancies in schools with candidates who have particular experience in working with children classified as having:

• Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Dyslexia
• Dyspraxia
• Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)
• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
• Profound and Moderate Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
• Severe Learning Difficulties
• Physical Disabilities (PD).

As a teaching assistant you’ll be expected to:

• Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head teacher, ALNCO and class teachers
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes (IEP) for students and help monitor their progress
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
• Assist class teachers with maintaining student records
• Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.