SEN Teaching Assistants

Desian Education are proud to be supporting a mainstream primary school in Widnes that is at the heart of it’s local community as they are looking to appoint a number of experienced and motivated SEN teaching assistants for full-time long-term contracts starting from September, with temporary to permanent contracts being considered for the right individuals. This is an extremely inclusive school that is held in extremely high regard across the local authority. Due to a large percentage of SEN intake they are looking to appoint a number of teaching assistants to work with specific pupils on a 1:1 basis.

Your new role:

As a teaching assistant within this school you will play a vital role in the education, development and inclusion of a specific pupil with SEND. Due to a large percentage of SEN intake with needs that including ASD, SEMH, PDA, PECA, etc across all key stages you will be matched with you pupil based on your own relevant experience and how pupils respond to you. Typically, your duties will consist of but not be limited to:

• Implementation of positive behaviour strategies including traffic light systems, sensory play, now & next, etc
• Use of PECs, Makaton and other visual references to encourage communication
• Working in collaboration with external professionals including occupational therapists, educational psychologists and/or SALT
• Acting as the main point of contact throughout the school day, including meeting your pupil at the school gate and walking them back to their grown up at the end of the day
• Supporting during break and lunch times

What you need to succeed:

• Full “Right to Work” in the UK
• Relevant referenceable experience supporting children with SEND within a classroom or residential environment
• A passion for supporting young people with additional needs and making a positive impact on their development
• Be able to commit to a full-time contract consisting of 32.5 hours per week
• An Enhanced Children’s DBS certificate of willingness to obtain

What you’ll get in return:

• Free training
• Long-term contract
• Opportunity to gain a permanent contract
• Competitive rate of pay
• Full holiday entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Access to exclusive vacancies
• Refer a Friend scheme