SEN Teaching Assistant

Cheshire West and Chester

5 months ago

Applications closed

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Type: Temporary

Duration: On-going

Location: Chester

Salary: £98 - £110 per day

Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:30am – 3:45pm

Core Education is currently working with schools in the Chester area who have requirements for a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant.

SEN Teaching Assistant Key Responsibilities:

Create an inclusive learning environment
Facilitate communication between students, teachers and parents
Motivate and engage students
Provide 1:1 support to students with additional learning needs
Support the teacher to plan innovative and engaging lessons which will meet the needs of children with a variety of abilities
Work with children's EHCP plans supporting their learning
Promote learning and personal development of students, adapting learning activities to meet the needs of the children
SEN Teaching Assistant Experience:

Excellent knowledge of the National Curriculum
Experience working with students with additional needs such as, ASD, PMLD, Global delay, Downs sydrone or MLD or SLD.
Be able to demonstrate recent classroom experience and strong behaviour management skills
Be committed to supporting the children where necessary
Have previous experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant or relevant experience of working with children
Working within a SEN school or Primary school setting and be confident in using their initiative
Qualification within Education is desirable
The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will need an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for one.

If you’re an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, then click apply today

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