Job Description
Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs? Do you have the patience, enthusiasm and commitment to help every child reach their full potential?
Academics are recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants for a range of opportunities across Todmorden, Calder Valley and Littleborough.
We work with welcoming, supportive primary schools and specialist provisions who are looking for individuals to support children with a variety of Special Educational Needs, including Autism, ADHD, Speech & Language Difficulties, Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs and complex learning needs.
Whether you have previous experience working in school, a background in care or support work, or are looking to develop a career working with children with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.
What will the role involve?
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence and achieve their individual goals.
Depending on the setting and the needs of the pupils, your responsibilities may include:
Providing 1 to 1 support for pupils
Supporting small groups of children with classroom activities / learning tasks
Helping pupils access the curriculum through adapted resources and differentiated activities
Supporting children with communication, social interaction and emotional regulation
Encouraging positive behaviour and helping develop independence
Following individual education plans
Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff to ensure pupils receive consistent, effective support
Every day can be different, but the opportunity to make a genuine difference to a child''s school experience is incredibly rewarding.
What are we looking for?
We are keen to speak with candidates who:
Have a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
Are patient, understanding, empathetic and resilient
Have excellent communication and relationship-building
Can adapt approach to meet individuals'' needs
Are proactive, flexible and confident working as a team
Previous experience in SEN, education, residential care, youth work or support work would be advantageous.
Why work with Academics?
At Academics, we understand that finding the right school and the right role is important. We work closely with our partner schools to match candidates with opportunities that suit their experience, interests and career aspirations.
Locations: Todmorden, Hebden Bridge, Mytholmroyd, Sowerby Bridge, Halifax, Littleborough and surrounding areas.
If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can make a genuine difference every day, we would love to hear from you.
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate''s qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client''s pay policy.