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Teaching Assistant – SEN / SEMH | Excellent School
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The Role
Luma Education Recruitment is recruiting a Teaching Assistant for a permanent position at an excellent specialist SEN/SEMH school in Wythenshawe, Manchester.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a caring, resilient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school where staff are valued and there are genuine opportunities for career progression, training and professional development.
The school works with young people with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and additional learning needs, providing a structured, nurturing and engaging environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN and SEMH needs
- Support pupils to access learning and develop confidence and independence
- Build positive and trusting relationships with young people
- Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour
- Assist teachers with classroom learning and activities
- Support pupils with their individual learning and development targets
- Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and the wider SEN team
- Help maintain a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment
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About You
- Experience working with children or young people is desirable
- Experience within a school, SEN, SEMH, care, youth work or support setting would be advantageous
- Patient, resilient and positive in your approach
- Confident supporting young people who may display challenging behaviour
- Passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers to learning
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Relevant TA/SEN qualifications are desirable but not essential
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one
What's On Offer
- £23,000 - £26,000 per annum, depending on experience
- Permanent position with an excellent SEN/SEMH school
- Genuine career progression and professional development opportunities
- Supportive and experienced school team
- Specialist training and ongoing CPD
- Opportunity to develop your SEN and SEMH experience
- Long-term career opportunity within a specialist education setting
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How To Apply
Luma Education Recruitment is managing this vacancy on behalf of the school. Interviews are taking place now, so early applications are encouraged.
If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Behaviour Mentor or someone looking to develop a career supporting young people with SEN and SEMH needs, we would love to hear from you.
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