SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant

• Leigh
  
  Location:
  
  Leigh, Greater Manchester Pay: £92.63-£123.83 per day, dependent on experience
  
  Contract:
  
  Long-term / Temp-to-Perm
  
  Start Date:
  
  ASAP SEND Inclusion Support are looking for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join a school in the Leigh area, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who wants a long-term role within a school, rather than moving between short-term placements.

You'll become a familiar and trusted member of the school team, supporting pupils consistently and helping them access learning in a way that works for them.

• Autism and communication needs Autism and communication needs
• SEMH SEMH
• Anxiety and emotional regulation Anxiety and emotional regulation
• Complex learning needs Complex learning needs
• Speech and language difficulties Speech and language difficulties
• Behavioural and engagement barriers Behavioural and engagement barriers
• Other SEND needs Other SEND needs
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support.

Providing 1:1 and small-group support.

• Helping pupils access classroom learning.

Helping pupils access classroom learning.

• Building positive and trusting relationships.

Building positive and trusting relationships.

• Supporting emotional regulation and confidence.

Supporting emotional regulation and confidence.

• Encouraging independence and communication.

Encouraging independence and communication.

• Working alongside teachers and other support staff.

Working alongside teachers and other support staff.

• Adapting your approach to individual needs.

Adapting your approach to individual needs.

• Supporting positive behaviour and engagement.

Supporting positive behaviour and engagement.

• Helping pupils develop the skills they need to become more independent learners.

Helping pupils develop the skills they need to become more independent learners.

We're looking for someone who is patient, consistent, proactive and genuinely passionate about SEND. Experience working with autism, SEMH, complex needs or challenging behaviour would be highly beneficial.

You may have worked as a: SEND Teaching Assistant | SEN TA | Learning Support Assistant | Behaviour Support Assistant | SEND Support Worker | Inclusion Practitioner Most importantly, you'll understand the importance of consistency and relationships when supporting pupils with additional needs.

We are a specialist SEND provider

• not a day-to-day supply agency.

Our long-term school opportunities allow you to build relationships, become part of the school team and make a genuine difference to the pupils you support.

Temp-to-perm opportunities are available for the right candidate.

SEND Inclusion Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment and safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check, right to work verification, references and any other checks relevant to the role and setting.

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