SEN Teaching Assistant

Description

Looking for a teaching role that offers flexibility, variety, and the opportunity to make a real difference to children and young people with special educational needs?

Educate Group is seeking enthusiastic, compassionate, adaptable, and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join our growing team, working across schools in Nantwich and the surrounding areas. As a leading education recruitment agency, we are excited to expand our presence into Nantwich, creating fantastic opportunities for passionate individuals who want to support pupils with additional needs and help them reach their full potential.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting children and young people with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. Do you have the patience, empathy, and dedication to thrive in a busy and rewarding school environment? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Whether you already have experience supporting children with SEN or are looking to develop your career within education, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to work closely with pupils, teachers, and other professionals. You’ll help create an inclusive, safe, and positive learning environment while building meaningful relationships with pupils and supporting their individual educational, social, and emotional development.

This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy variety in their work, want to gain experience across different school settings, or are seeking a flexible work-life balance. You’ll have the opportunity to work with supportive schools, develop your SEN experience, and make a genuine difference to pupils’ lives.

Duties

• Supporting the classroom teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Providing one-to-one and small-group support tailored to individual pupil needs.
• Supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities.
• Assisting pupils with their learning, communication, social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Supporting children with their individual learning plans and targets.
• Helping pupils develop independence, confidence, and essential life skills.
• Adapting classroom activities and resources to meet individual needs.
• Supporting pupils who may display challenging or distressed behaviour using appropriate strategies.
• Assisting the teacher with preparing and organising classroom materials and resources.
• Creating and maintaining a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
• Following school policies, procedures, and safeguarding requirements.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, support staff, parents, and other professionals where appropriate.
• Providing feedback on pupil progress and contributing to ongoing assessments.

Requirements of a SEN Teaching Assistant

• A caring, patient, and empathetic approach to supporting children and young people.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Availability to work a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Previous experience working with children or young people; SEN or school-based experience is desirable.
• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs is desirable but not essential.
• A relevant qualification, such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, is desirable but not essential.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Confidence in supporting behaviour effectively and sensitively.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.

What We Offer

• Flexible supply work to suit your availability.
• Opportunities to work across a variety of primary and secondary school settings.
• Experience supporting pupils with a range of SEN needs.
• Competitive daily pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements.
• Professional development and opportunities to build your education experience.
• A referral programme.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people.

Notes

• All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, as we cannot offer a work permit to any applicant or facilitate work permits for any vacancy on behalf of one of our clients.
• We are a member of the REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation).

The Educate Group is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.