SEND Teaching Assistant
- Widnes, Cheshire
- Temporary
- Full time
- £90 - £100 Per Day
Job Description
SEND Teaching Assistant
Full-time | Long-term | Widnes
Already working with children with SEND and ready for a role where that experience really counts?
Premier Education is looking for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant for a long-term role at a school in Widnes.
We're particularly keen to hear from people who have already built up hands-on experience supporting children with additional needs - whether that's through 1:1 support, SEND provision, mainstream schools or specialist settings.
You don't necessarily need years of qualifications behind you. If you've developed strong practical SEND experience and know how to build trust with children who need additional support, we'd really like to hear from you.
What we're looking for:
Recent experience supporting children or young people with SEND Confidence providing 1:1 and small-group support The ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils A calm and patient approach when children are struggling Confidence adapting your support to the individual child Good understanding of boundaries, behaviour and safeguarding Reliability and consistency - particularly important for pupils who rely on familiar adults A relevant TA qualification is welcomed, but strong practical SEND experience will also be consideredThis could be a great opportunity if you've been working across supply or shorter-term SEND roles and would now like the stability of a long-term position where you can properly get to know the pupils and become part of the school team.
Premier Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to our full registration and compliance procedures, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we will also carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. All candidates must be able to demonstrate their understanding of safeguarding and their responsibility to protect the welfare of children.
Sound like the sort of role you've been looking for? Apply today or contact Amy at Premier Education for a chat about the position.