Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant High Peak SK- 110 Long Term to Permanent Immediate Start

Long Term Futures is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team at a special needs school in High Peak. The successful candidate will support children with special educational needs (SEN) in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

About the Role:
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in providing tailored support to students within a specialist setting. You'll work with both verbal and non-verbal autistic learners, helping them to thrive academically and socially.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering bespoke support to students with a range of needs, both within the classroom and in smaller, focused settings.
• Assisting students in understanding and following the teacher's instructions.
• Working one-on-one or in small groups to provide additional learning support.
• Monitoring and recording pupil progress to help track developmental milestones.

Key Experience:

• Previous experience in a teaching or teaching assistant role.
• Experience working with SEN children, particularly those with ADD/ADHD or Autism.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to support the individual needs of students.
• A flexible and enthusiastic approach to teaching and learning.

To Be Eligible for This Role, You Must:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced child-barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new one.
• Provide two professional references related to working with children, covering the last two years.

If this opportunity aligns with your career aspirations, please upload your CV via the application page or contact Reuben at LTF Recruitment directly. Please note all applicants require a valid, in-date DBS and two references.