SEN Teaching Assistant; Howarth School

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant (Great Howarth School )
Bright Futures, Inspired By You.

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you thrive in a dynamic and rewarding environment?

If so, Horizon Care and Education is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team at Great Howarth School.

Great Howarth is in the process of expansion!

The school is growing in size and capacity so we are recruiting for new Teaching Assistants to join the existing team!

Great Howarth School is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education for boys and girls.

Based in Rochdale, the school meets the diverse needs of pupils aged 7-18 with a range of complex needs including:
Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), ADHD and Autism.

Can support starts before the end of the school year or for September start.

Through education, we enable young people to gain the skills and resilience needed to succeed in life beyond school, inspiring the brightest futures.

Our specialist independent schools offer unrivalled opportunities, securing strong educational outcomes with personalised, inclusive, and stimulating programmes of learning.

What you’ll get to do:

Assisting students in their educational and social development.
Provide support inside and outside of the classroom, so they can fully engage in a wide range of activities.
Help to set up activities for students, using technology or adjusting the environment to suit their needs.
Support teachers, engaging with students, providing learning support, and reacting to situations in the classroom in a positive, non-disruptive manner.
Working 1:1 with some students, to give them the time and support they need to learn.

What we’re looking for from you:

Experience of working with children who have behavioural support needs with a good knowledge of behavioural management techniques and strategies
Grade C or above GCSE in English and Math, or L1/2 equivalent functional skills qualification
Hold or be willing to work towards a recognised teaching assistant qualification

One Horizon

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The platform is designed to give you instant access to amazing employee benefits, company announcements, downloadable resources and documents as well as feedback surveys and our people directory.

You will benefit from Discount programmes, Holiday trading scheme, Eco friendly car scheme, Smart Tech scheme, Wellbeing Centre and Cycle to work plus much more!

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