Teaching Assistant - SEN - Blackburn

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Job Title: Teaching Assistant - SEN
Location: North West England, Lancashire, Chorley
Job Type: Temporary, expected to work Full-Time hours

Salary: £150 - £200 Per day

Job Description

Job Duties:

  • Provide support to students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in the classroom
  • Assist the teacher in planning and delivering tailored lessons for students with SEN
  • Help students with SEN to develop their academic and social skills
  • Support students in accessing the curriculum and learning materials
  • Monitor and record the progress of students with SEN

Required Qualifications:

  • Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
  • Experience working with students with Special Educational Needs
  • Good understanding of SEN strategies and interventions

Education:

  • GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Experience:

  • Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant in a similar role

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Knowledge of SEN best practises and approaches
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Level 3 or higher Teaching Assistant qualification

Working Conditions:

  • Work in a school environment
  • Full-Time hours, Monday to Friday
  • Temporary position with the potential for extension
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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