SEN Teaching Assistant Job in Tameside
Your New School
Hays are recruiting a Full-Time Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant in Ashton-Under-Lyne for a fantastic school which caters for pupils aged 3-19 with a variety of additional learning needs. This role will consist of working with small groups of students with ASD aged 12-16 with some aspects of challenging behaviour as well as mobility issues. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a highly regarded and well-respected SEN school, famed for the positive and supportive environment their passionate and hardworking staff create. The teaching team are eager to wee new members to their ranks and are happy to support them as best they can.
Your new role
The school is eager to offer trial days throughout theing weeks. Duties relating to this role include but are not limited to:
1. Working with small groups of students aged 12-16 with a variety of additional learning needs and challenging behaviour.
2. Creating and maintaining a safe, positive, and enjoyable learning environment even when placed under pressure.
3. Demonstrating high levels of patience and empathy when dealing with challenging behaviour.
4. Assisting teachers when implementing their lesson plans by ensuring that the children are engaged and cared for throughout.
5. Working closely as part of a quick, efficient, and consistent team with other members of teaching staff to provide the best care possible for the pupils.
What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this role, it is required that you possess:
6. At least 40 days of relevant experience working or volunteering within a school over the course of the last 2 – 3 years.
7. Empathetic and calm with problem-solving skills, showingmitment and a high degree of motivation.
8. A desired qualification is to be Team Teach trained.
What you'll get in return
This is an opportunity to work with a fantastic and well-respected SEN school in Tameside. The school strives to provide their pupils with the highest standard of care, education, and support through the fantastic work of their passionate andmitted teaching staff. The facilities are fantastic, and the staff are weing and supportive.
We also offer:
9. Free training
10. Long-term contracts
11. Full holiday entitlement
12. Access to exclusive vacancies
13. Refer a Friend scheme