1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: WakefieldPosition Type: Long-term role
Reed Education is looking for a compassionate and dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team at a well-regarded primary school in Wakefield. This position involves providing individualized supporting a child with Special Educational Needs (SEN). This role offers a wonderful opportunity to positively impact a young child's educational experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Personalized Support : Offer one-on-one assistance to a child, ensuring they are fully engaged in classroom activities and can access the curriculum.
Lesson Customisation : Work closely with the class teacher to modify lessons to suit the child's unique needs, utilizing visual aids, communication tools (e.g., Makaton, PECS), and sensory activities.
Nurturing Environment : Foster a supportive atmosphere where the child feels safe, secure, and able to participate fully.
Communication Assistance : Implement alternative communication methods (e.g., sign language, picture systems, tech-based solutions) to help the child express themselves.
Social Development : Promote the child's social skills by encouraging positive interactions with peers and inclusion in group activities.
Progress Tracking : Collaborate with the school's SENCO to monitor the chil...