SEN Teaching Assistant

Location Fulwood
Discipline: SEN Education
Employment type: Full Time
Salary: £19'660 - £21'500 per annum
Contact name: Victoria Marsden

Contact email: vicky@scejobs.co.uk
Job ref: 5301
Published: about 1 year ago
Full Time, permanent, SEN Primary Teaching Assistant job vacancy, Preston
  • £19’600 - £25’000 DOE
  • Full-time hours – 40-hours per week (term time only)
  • Life assurance & pension.
  • Car lease scheme, bike to work scheme.
  • Perk-box.
  • Full training & continued support.
Your Role
As a SEN Primary Teaching Assistant, you could be joining an Outstanding Rated Specialist School for young people aged 5 – 12, who face difficulties with emotional, social and mental health needs.  You will be key in supporting the Class Teacher and the young people with their learning in a safe environment. Every member of the team has a common goal to empower the young people through learning so they can achieve their goals and a positive future.

Your role as Teaching Assistant will be to care for the children as well as develop their learning whilst in school and outside settings.  You will work with colleagues to develop routine and positive behaviour. You will support the Teacher with the day to day running of the classroom and lesson preparation.
The Provider
We are recruiting on behalf of one of the UK’s biggest providers of education, care and support for children and young people living with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and disabilities. They have an impressive network of schools, colleges, and residential homes where all their talented teamwork with specialists to enable every young person to develop their abilities and create a positive future.
Experience Required
  • Experience working with SEN in a primary setting.
  • Level 2 or above Teaching & Learning in Schools.
  • Experience working in a Specialist Education Setting (SEN) employed or voluntary.
  • Knowledge & experience of pupils with SEN or SEMH/ASD
  • Enthusiastic, proactive, and having a passion for working within the sector – essential.
  • You must be over the age of 21.
  • A Full UK Driving Licence & access to your own vehicle.
This college believes in changing lives for the better through education. They also have a strong commitment towards developing their fantastic team and offering them a clear career pathway. So, who knows, this might just be the start of an exciting rewarding career.
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*Social Care & Education Jobs are an Equal Opportunities Employer, however due to the nature of the position, this post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010. In this instance there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement to recruit staff aged over 21.