Teaching Assistant - SEN/SEMH

Job title: Teaching Assistant - SEN/SEMH
Job type: Permanent
Location: Oldham
Start date: September 2024

We are on the lookout for a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs to join a supportive team in Oldham on a permanent basis from September 2024.
Located in the heart of Oldham, this school is a beacon of hope and excellence for students with diverse learning needs. They are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every child is given the opportunity to succeed. With a strong commitment to nurturing each pupil's potential, they pride themselves on their vibrant, caring community.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting children with Special Educational Needs, helping them to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. Your day will be varied, challenging, and immensely rewarding as you:

• Work closely with the class teacher to create a nurturing, inclusive classroom environment
• Provide one-to-one or small group support to students with a range of needs, including autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities
• Implement tailored educational plans and strategies that cater to individual student requirements
• Assist with classroom activities, ensuring that each student is engaged and supported
• Foster a positive, encouraging atmosphere where every child feels valued and respected

The ideal Teaching Assistant will:

• Have previous experience working with children with SEN, either in a school setting or a similar environment
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the challenges and rewards of working with SEN students
• Be patient, empathetic, and committed to helping every child succeed
• Work collaboratively as part of a team, but also show initiative when needed

If you think this Teaching Assistant role in Oldham is for you, apply today and we will be in touch to discuss your application.

Career Teachers are committed to negotiating a salary package that is fair and paid to scale. Salary will depend on experience.

Important Notice: In order for you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. During the application process you are required to attend an interview with the client in person and give details for us to complete reference checks.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Teachers is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients.