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SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 14.25 - 15 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Bamber Bridge

Expire in: 17 days

Job Description

Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistant

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs in a specialist educational setting in Bamber Bridge. This is a full-time, long-term position offered through Teaching Personnel, ideal for someone who is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with additional needs. The school supports pupils across both primary and secondary age groups. 

Key responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with PMLD and complex needs
Assist with personal care, including feeding, toileting, and mobility where required
Support communication using alternative methods such as PECS, Makaton, or assistive technology
Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other support staff
Help create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment
Support sensory-based learning activities and individualised education plans
The ideal candidate will:

Have experience working with children or young people with special educational needs, particularly PMLD or complex needs
Be patient, empathetic, and resilient
Be comfortable supporting personal care needs
Have strong teamwork and communication skills
Be adaptable and proactive in a dynamic classroom environment
What’s on offer:

Full-time hours in a supportive and well-resourced setting
Long-term role with potential for continuation
Ongoing support and professional development through Teaching Personnel
Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a specialist education setting
If you are passionate about supporting students with additional needs and are looking for a rewarding long-term role, we would love to hear from you.

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

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.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

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