SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant

Make a Lasting Impact on Students’ Lives

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to work 1-to-1 with primary-aged pupils in a vibrant, mainstream primary school in Carlisle. Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills while making a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners.

This SEND Teaching Assistant role offers the chance to grow your expertise in SEND education within a supportive and rewarding environment. With opportunities for ongoing professional development and training, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact on children’s learning and wellbeing.

The Role:

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide tailored 1-to-1 support for primary-aged pupils with SEND, ensuring they thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
• Participate in sensory circuits, soft play activities, and emotional regulation strategies to support students’ development.
• Implement behaviour management techniques, helping pupils to stay engaged and focused.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of interventions and strategies, ensuring each child’s progress is tracked and optimised.
• Work closely with the SENCo, occupational therapists, educational psychologists, and speech therapists to ensure the best outcomes for students.

The Ideal Person and Skills/Education Needed:

We are looking for someone who is:

• Warm, patient, and enthusiastic, with a genuine passion for supporting children with SEND.
• Experienced or qualified with at least a Level 2 Teaching Assistant or Childcare qualification.
• Skilled in fostering emotional regulation and offering creative support that is tailored to each child’s needs.
• Confident in implementing and adapting behaviour management strategies to meet the individual needs of pupils.

The School:
Located in Carlisle, this mainstream primary school provides an inclusive environment where every pupil is valued and supported to reach their full potential. The school is committed to creating exceptional opportunities for both students and staff, making it an inspiring place to work.

Hours:
8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday. Both full-time and part-time applications are welcome.

The Benefits:

• Access to training and professional development in SEND education.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities to make a lasting impact in a meaningful role.

Make a lasting impact on students’ lives – Apply Today!

Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. We undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. If you take a temporary role with Sense Education you will be paid on a weekly basis. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position but long term. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available.’

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