SEN Teaching Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 09 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Salary varies |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 11 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Ellesmere Port, Cheshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Hays Education |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | STA1 |
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Key Responsibilities
1. Direct Support for the Child
Provide individualised 1:1 support tailored to the child’s specific needs.
Assist with learning activities, ensuring tasks are accessible and appropriate.
Help the child develop communication, social, and emotional regulation skills.
Implement strategies recommended by the SENCO, external professionals, or EHCP (if applicable).
Support the child during transitions, breaktimes, and routines to promote independence.
2. Curriculum & Classroom Support
Adapt learning materials to suit the child’s needs (visual aids, simplified instructions, multisensory resources).
Work closely with the class teacher to deliver targeted interventions.
Encourage engagement, confidence, and positive behaviour.
Promote inclusion by supporting the child to participate in whole-class and small-group activities.
3. Behaviour & Emotional Support
Use positive behaviour support strategies to help the child self-regulate.
Recognise triggers and implement proactive strategies to reduce anxiety or dysregulation.
Provide calm, consistent responses during challenging situations.
4. Monitoring & Reporting
Track progress and maintain accurate notes on the child’s achievements, behaviour, and needs.
Contribute to reviews, SEN meetings, and EHCP monitoring.
Communicate effectively with the class teacher, SENCO, and parents/carers (as appropriate).
5. Safeguarding & Welfare
Ensure the safety and wellbeing of the child at all times.
Follow all safeguarding policies and procedures.
Support with personal care where required (toileting, feeding, medical needs).
Person Specification
Essential
Experience working with children with SEN (ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech & language, learning difficulties, etc.).
Ability to build strong, positive relationships with children.
Patience, resilience, and a calm, nurturing approach.
Ability to follow strategies and guidance from teaching staff and external professionals.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.
Desirable
Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, SEN training).
Experience working on a 1:1 basis in a school setting.
Understanding of EHCPs and differentiated learning.
1. Direct Support for the Child
Provide individualised 1:1 support tailored to the child’s specific needs.
Assist with learning activities, ensuring tasks are accessible and appropriate.
Help the child develop communication, social, and emotional regulation skills.
Implement strategies recommended by the SENCO, external professionals, or EHCP (if applicable).
Support the child during transitions, breaktimes, and routines to promote independence.
2. Curriculum & Classroom Support
Adapt learning materials to suit the child’s needs (visual aids, simplified instructions, multisensory resources).
Work closely with the class teacher to deliver targeted interventions.
Encourage engagement, confidence, and positive behaviour.
Promote inclusion by supporting the child to participate in whole-class and small-group activities.
3. Behaviour & Emotional Support
Use positive behaviour support strategies to help the child self-regulate.
Recognise triggers and implement proactive strategies to reduce anxiety or dysregulation.
Provide calm, consistent responses during challenging situations.
4. Monitoring & Reporting
Track progress and maintain accurate notes on the child’s achievements, behaviour, and needs.
Contribute to reviews, SEN meetings, and EHCP monitoring.
Communicate effectively with the class teacher, SENCO, and parents/carers (as appropriate).
5. Safeguarding & Welfare
Ensure the safety and wellbeing of the child at all times.
Follow all safeguarding policies and procedures.
Support with personal care where required (toileting, feeding, medical needs).
Person Specification
Essential
Experience working with children with SEN (ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech & language, learning difficulties, etc.).
Ability to build strong, positive relationships with children.
Patience, resilience, and a calm, nurturing approach.
Ability to follow strategies and guidance from teaching staff and external professionals.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.
Desirable
Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, SEN training).
Experience working on a 1:1 basis in a school setting.
Understanding of EHCPs and differentiated learning.