SEN Teaching Assistant
* Locations: Knutsford and Lymm, Cheshire
* Contract: Permanent - Monday to Friday Term time only
* Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.00pm. There will be an occasional requirement to stay till 5pm on a Wednesday for internal training.
* Salary: £23,873.60 -£24,570 actual salary
* Own transport needed ideally
School Staffing Solutions are recruiting enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistants to join a SEN school in both Knutsford and Lymm, Cheshire.
The schools support children and young people aged 4 years up to post 16 with either social, emotional and mental health needs or ASC with communication and sensory integration needs.
Your role:
* Mentoring, supporting and inspiring learners by supporting them with curriculum-based learning in the classroom, on home tuition and outreach and through outdoor activities
* Assist with the preparation of learning material and contributing to the delivery of learning objectives with a strong focus on behavioural management
* Support the management of behaviour using positive reinforcement strategies and de-escalation techniques.
* Encourage the development of students' independence, life skills, and communication.
* Provide emotional support to students, helping them build resilience and self-confidence.
* Contribute to maintaining a safe, supportive, and enriching classroom environment.
* Daily reports on learners’ progress and barriers to learning
* Interaction with parents/care givers on a regular basis
Our ideal candidate will be:
* A committed and passionate individual who will put the needs of the students first
* Good at building relationships with young people and understand their needs
* Have at least two years’ experience minimum of working in a SEND environment or similar
* A level 2/ 3 TA qualification is advantageous
* Knowledge of Makaton or PECs
Benefits on offer:
* Pension scheme
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* Access to a blue light discount card
* Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
* Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
* Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts
* Life assurance
If you have a passion and desire to make a difference in the lives if young people in Cheshire then please send your cv today or call jennifer on (phone number removed).
Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.
Applicants may be subject to an online search as part of the recruitment process