Sen teaching assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant * Location: Wilmslow, Cheshire East * Salary: GBP20,941 -GBP22,835 * Hours: 40 hours per week ndash; Term Time Only * Contract: Permanent and 12 months fixed term contract available School Staffing Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a special needs school which opened in 2023. This is a brand new independent specialist school for young people aged 5 to 19, who face difficulties as a result of complex communication needs typically associated with Autism spectrum conditions. Amongst a number of other new roles, we rsquo;re currently looking for experienced 1-1 SEN Teaching Assistant #39;s. The Role / Key duties: As our new Teaching Assistant, your role is to support our children with their learning and general wellbeing to ensure every child has the best opportunity to reach their full potential in a caring and safe environment. Where necessary this may include supporting with care needs from time to time as well as positive behaviour management adopting a tailored approach to the individual child. You will be expected to establish a warm, caring and supportive relationship with pupils in order to support them feeling safe and enabling them to enjoy and learn during their time at the School, and to promote and encourage independence and personal development in pupils while maintaining high expectations of behaviour at all times. You will support the class teacher and contribute to providing high quality, challenging and differentiated educational activities and experiences through supporting the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aiming at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning. About you: Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate: * Experience working with SEN in an employed or voluntary setting * Full UK driving licence and access to your own car desirable * GCSE Maths and English Level 3 or above qualification is essential. * A recognised qualification at Level 2 or above in Support work for Teaching and Learning in Schools or an equivalent is desirable * Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures. * Knowledge or experience of pupils with SEN or SEMH/ASD * Ability to adapt * The desire to put the child first and treat them as an individual * Be positive and creative in assisting to meet pupils rsquo; individual needs What rsquo;s on offer? * Training and Development We offer wide range of programmes and opportunities to all our employees to improve your skills and further your career. * Save money on your bills!! With the cost of living rising we have a fantastic benefit through Perkbox * UK Health Cash Plan This plan can help cover your day to day healthcare expenditure such as optician and dental bills. * Employee Assistance Programme We have support available on a wide variety of issues, helping you with online tools, information and via a freephone counselling service available 24/7. Apply today by sending your cv for the SEN Teaching Assistant role in Wilmslow and take the next step in your career. School Staffing Solutions Ltd is acting as an employment business for this position. As a result of the volume of applications, If we have not contacted you within two weeks of your application being received, then regretfully your application will not be taken forward on this occasion