SEN Teaching Assistant
* Job Type: Full-time
* Location: Blackburn, BB1
* Pay rate: £14.18p/hr
We are inviting applications for an SEN Teaching Assistant at a forward-thinking primary school located in Blackburn. This role is designed to support a non-verbal student in Year 1 who requires a highly adapted curriculum and specific sensory accommodations. The ideal candidate will be energetic, enthusiastic, and proactive, with a strong foundation in special educational needs strategies and a willingness to learn and adapt.
Day-to-day of the role:
1. Provide tailored support to a non-verbal student, focusing on intensive interaction and the use of objects of reference to aid communication.
2. Implement and adapt the curriculum to meet the student's individual learning needs, ensuring progress at a pace suitable for the student.
3. Manage sensory sensitivities by adapting the environment and activities to meet the student's needs, including the use of ear defenders to manage noise sensitivity.
4. Support the student's engagement in activities they enjoy, such as puzzles and numbers, while managing rigid behaviour patterns like lining up objects.
5. Assist with personal care needs, including nappy changes and supporting independent eating.
6. Use Autism Education Trust (AET) ...