Nurture SEN Teaching Assistant
Nurture Teaching Assistant Position
Are you resilient, motivated, and passionate about supporting young people? Do you have experience supporting primary aged students?
Position: Nurture Teaching AssistantLocation: Bolton West Houghton
Start date: October
Contract type: Full-time, Monday- Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Pay rate: £12.90 - £13.50 per hour
About the Role
A primary school in the Haslingden area are seeking a Nurture Teaching Assistant to join their team. The role involves working with a small group of primary pupils, providing 1:1 support with phonics and reading strategies. The pupils are working below expected academic achievement and require intensive additional support.
Key Responsibilities- Planning and delivering tailored sessions to small groups of pupils.
- Building professional relationships with the children and young people.
- Playing a crucial role in supporting the social, emotional, and mental health of students.
- Providing guidance, encouragement, and personalised support to students facing challenges.
- Contributing to creating a nurturing and empowering environment that promotes the overall well-being of our students.
- Experience supporting students with SEN in a professional or personal capacity.
- Ability to implement behaviour strategies confidently.
- Strong knowledge of the KS1 & KS2 curriculum and phonics.
- Background in support work or any other experience of mentoring children and young adults.
- Emotional and physical resilience to meet the challenges and demands of the role.
About the School
This primary school caters to students aged 5-11 and supports individuals with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties. With a specialised team and a focus on a personalised approach, they aim to improve the life chances of young people and foster their success.
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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