SEN TA

Educato Recruitment are looking for a passionate and adaptable SEN Teaching Assistant to support a child in Newton Heath.

You'll be working 1-2-1 with a student with Down Syndrome, Your role will be to provide consistent support, helping them access learning, develop their confidence and become as independent as possible.

The Role

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you may be required to

• Support the student on a 1:1 basis and within small groups
• Assist the child in accessing and engaging with their learning
• Support the individual's targets and personalised learning plans
• Help pupil manage sensory needs, routines and transitions
• Promote independence and develop practical life skills
• Support positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Support implementation of EHCPs, behavior plans and therapeutic strategies

The successful candidate will be someone who is hands-on, adaptable and confident in their approach, with the ability to build positive relationships and respond to the individual needs the pupil.

About You

We are looking for someone who is

• Calm, patient and consistent
• Confident supporting children with additional needs
• Able to build strong, positive relationships
• Comfortable adapting their approach to different pupils
• Committed to supporting children's learning and development

Previous experience working with SEN, ASD, communication needs, sensory needs or learning difficulties would be beneficial, although relevant experience in education, care or support roles will also be considered.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people
• Experience supporting SEN is desirable
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Right to work in the UK
• Two suitable references