SENTA
| Posting date: | 05 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.00 to £14.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 July 2025 |
| Location: | Manchester and Bradford |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | SR Career Solutions UK Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | SR1235 |
Summary
SR Careers is looking for 10+ SENTAs and Teaching Assistants in Manchester and Bradford to support the special schools.
Roles and Responsibilities of a SENTA
SEN Teaching Assistants (SENTAs) support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in schools and educational settings.
Core Responsibilities:
Supporting Learning:
Assist pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.
Adapt learning materials to meet the needs of individual students.
Reinforce lessons taught by the teacher.
Implementing EHCPs:
Help deliver strategies and goals outlined in Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
Promoting Inclusion:
Ensure students with SEN are fully integrated into classroom activities.
Encourage independence and confidence in learning.
Monitoring Progress:
Track pupil progress and provide feedback to teachers and SENCOs.
Help with behaviour management and support emotional regulation.
Providing Personal Care (when required):
Assist with mobility, feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene (especially for pupils with physical or medical needs).
Working with Professionals:
Liaise with teachers, therapists, SENCOs, and parents to provide consistent support.
Classroom Support:
Help set up resources and maintain an organized, safe learning environment.
Key Skills for a SENTA
✅ Essential Skills:
Empathy and Patience – Ability to handle a range of emotional and behavioural needs calmly.
Adaptability – Tailoring teaching strategies to suit each child’s needs.
Strong Communication – Engaging with children, teachers, and parents effectively.
Behaviour Management – Managing challenging behaviour in a positive way.
Teamwork – Working closely with the teaching team and SENCOs.
Creativity – Making learning enjoyable and accessible.
Resilience – Managing emotional situations while remaining professional.
Knowledge of Safeguarding and SEN – Understanding of safeguarding practices and different SEN types (e.g., ASD, ADHD, dyslexia, etc.).
NOTE: Call Vaibhav for further assistance on 0204 506 8138.
Roles and Responsibilities of a SENTA
SEN Teaching Assistants (SENTAs) support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in schools and educational settings.
Core Responsibilities:
Supporting Learning:
Assist pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.
Adapt learning materials to meet the needs of individual students.
Reinforce lessons taught by the teacher.
Implementing EHCPs:
Help deliver strategies and goals outlined in Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
Promoting Inclusion:
Ensure students with SEN are fully integrated into classroom activities.
Encourage independence and confidence in learning.
Monitoring Progress:
Track pupil progress and provide feedback to teachers and SENCOs.
Help with behaviour management and support emotional regulation.
Providing Personal Care (when required):
Assist with mobility, feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene (especially for pupils with physical or medical needs).
Working with Professionals:
Liaise with teachers, therapists, SENCOs, and parents to provide consistent support.
Classroom Support:
Help set up resources and maintain an organized, safe learning environment.
Key Skills for a SENTA
✅ Essential Skills:
Empathy and Patience – Ability to handle a range of emotional and behavioural needs calmly.
Adaptability – Tailoring teaching strategies to suit each child’s needs.
Strong Communication – Engaging with children, teachers, and parents effectively.
Behaviour Management – Managing challenging behaviour in a positive way.
Teamwork – Working closely with the teaching team and SENCOs.
Creativity – Making learning enjoyable and accessible.
Resilience – Managing emotional situations while remaining professional.
Knowledge of Safeguarding and SEN – Understanding of safeguarding practices and different SEN types (e.g., ASD, ADHD, dyslexia, etc.).
NOTE: Call Vaibhav for further assistance on 0204 506 8138.