SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - Trafford Due to the schools continued growth and development we're looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant to join the team at a secondary SEN School in the Trafford area. The successful candidate will be supporting the teacher within the class. The students are aged between 11 - 16, they have associated behavioural and communication difficulties. Some pupils may have multiple learning difficulties. Key duties: Take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils according to the school's policies, including safeguarding and PREVENT. Provide meaningful feedback on pupil behaviour, relationships and attitudes. Support positive behaviour and concentration levels of the children and adapt own behaviour and responses to any change or escalations in behaviour of the children. Establish a positive relationship with pupils in order to support them in feeling safe and enabling them to enjoy and learn. Promote and encourage independence and personal development and maintain high expectations of behaviour at all times and support in the achievement of this. Implement, and when appropriate, adjust learning activities as agreed with the teacher. Reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers Support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher. Implement learning activities and experiences, appropriate to the class group, by supporting the delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum aiming at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning. Pupils Attainment and Progress Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate: Experience working with SEN in an employed or voluntary setting A recognised qualification at Level 2 or above in Support work for Teaching and Learning in Schools or an equivalent is desirable GCSE Maths and English Language qualification minimum Grade 4 or equivalent is essential. Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures. Knowledge or experience of pupils with SEN or SEMH/ASD Ability to provide consistent support to our children The desire to put the child first and treat them as an individual Be positive and creative in assisting to meet pupils' individual needs Interested? If you're interested, please apply with your CV and I will be in touch