SEN Teaching Assistant

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistants - Rochdale
Location: Rochdale
School: Secondary Mainstream School
Contract: Long-term, Full-time
Start Dates: ASAP & After October Half Term
Roles Available: 2

We are currently recruiting for two experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to join a supportive secondary mainstream school in Rochdale on a long-term, full-time basis.

One position is available to start ASAP, with the second role commencing after October half term.

The school is looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals who have previous experience supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and can build positive relationships with students while supporting their academic, social and emotional development.

The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidates will:

Have previous experience working with children or young people with SEN

Have experience working in a school, college, specialist provision or similar educational setting

Be confident supporting students with a range of additional needs

Be patient, resilient and able to build strong relationships with pupils

Be able to work effectively as part of a wider school team

Have a genuine passion for supporting children and young people to reach their potential

Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Desirable Background
The school would particularly welcome applications from candidates with a Psychology or Educational Psychology background, especially:

Psychology graduates

Educational Psychology graduates

Graduates who have completed a placement involving children or young people with SEN

Candidates with previous employment or volunteering experience supporting children with additional needs

This could be an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to gain further hands-on experience within an educational setting and develop their understanding of SEN.

Essential Requirements
Candidates must have:

Previous experience working with children with SEN

A DBS registered on the Update Service

References covering the last 2 years

The right to work in the UK

A strong commitment to safeguarding and child welfare

What the School Offers
Long-term, full-time work

A supportive secondary school environment

The opportunity to develop valuable experience working with SEN students

Excellent experience for Psychology/Educational Psychology graduates

Potential for a rewarding and meaningful career within education

If you have previous SEN experience and are passionate about supporting young people, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for one of these two long-term SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities in Rochdale.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

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