SEN TA X2

Victory Crescent, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 7NE

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type:

Contract

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

24/07/2026

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Relevant SEN or teaching assistant L3 qualification
• Good standard of general education (GCSEs or equivalent in English and maths)
• Experience working with children and young people with SEN, including autism, SEMH, and/or learning difficulties
• Experience supporting sensory and communication needs
• Experience of positive behaviour management
• Experience supporting differentiated planning and the delivery of interventions
• Ability to adapt resources and teaching methods to meet individual needs
• Good understanding of SEN strategies and approaches
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build effective relationships with pupils, staff, and families
• Good organisational and record keeping skills
• Understanding of safeguarding and equal opportunities procedures and responsibilities
• Committed to supporting the learning and wellbeing of pupils
• Able to engage and motivate pupils with varying needs
• Professional, reliable, and able to maintain confidentiality
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude
• Patient, flexible, and resilient

• An inclusive and supportive team
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development
• The chance to make a real difference to pupils' lives
• The Good Shepherd Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.

We are committed to creating a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.