SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Manchester Salary Scale: £85 - £90 per day DOE Start Date: April 2024 (or Earlier) Contract Type: Permanent Are you passionate about supporting children with SEN? Do you have relevant experience? About the role: GSL Education is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive Primary Academy in the M40/Moston area. You will work collaboratively with the team to deliver effective support for students with Special Educational Needs. The school caters to a diverse range of Special Educational Needs (SEN), including moderate and complex learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties, Downs Syndrome, specific communication and learning needs, visual impairment, hearing impairment, Speech and Language challenges, complex medical conditions, and Multi-sensory Autism. Your daily responsibilities will involve: Working alongside the class teacher to plan, supervise, and present imaginative lessons Acting as a positive role model and proficiently handling behavior Guaranteeing a secure learning atmosphere using a child-centered approach Assisting students in making academic advancements under the guidance of the teacher Introducing group or one-on-one interventions for students encountering emotional or social obstacles   to learning Establishing constructive relationships with pupils, acting as a role model, and setting high expectations The Successful SEN Teaching Assistant will: Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and child protection. Experience working with wheelchair users, individuals with physical requirements, communication difficulties, Autism, and those requiring specialized personal care. Level 2/3 qualification in Teaching Assistant or Care Training (Personal experience also considered) Minimum 6 weeks experience in any UK school. Experience supporting individuals with personal care and those with physical-medical requirements. Possess a relevant qualification in SEN support (or be working towards one). Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service. We offer: Opportunity to work in a supportive and inclusive environment. Access to accredited Education-relevant CPD courses (through our partner). £100 referral bonus for successful referrals of Teachers or Teaching Assistants. GSL Education is an ethical, inclusive, independent recruitment agency that aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the area. For more details about this fulfilling role and the school, please contact the MAanchester Office for further information