Teaching Assistant SEN Support

Job Title: Teaching Assistant SEN Support
Location: SR8 Further Education Provision
Working Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Contract Type: Temp ongoing with potential perm opportunity 

Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate College Teaching Assistant to join our team, focusing on supporting learners with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in a further education setting. Based in SR8 , you will work closely with students who require additional support to access the curriculum, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one and group support to SEN learners, helping them engage with lessons and achieve their full potential.
• Assist teaching staff with lesson preparation, adapting resources to meet the individual needs of students.
• Encourage and support students’ independence, personal development, and academic progress.
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment.
• Monitor and record student progress, reporting any concerns to the teaching staff and SEN coordinator.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, including SEN specialists, to implement and follow Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Provide emotional and behavioral support to students when required.
• Support with personal care needs, where necessary.

Requirements:

• Experience working with SEN learners, ideally within a further education or secondary school setting, lived experience or understanding of SEN conditions will be considered.
• A genuine passion for supporting students with diverse needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students and staff.
• Flexibility, patience, and a positive approach to challenges.
• A relevant qualification in SEN support or education is desirable but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one).

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday, 5 days per week term time only.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of SEN learners.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Access to professional development opportunities.

If you are passionate about making a difference and have experience working with SEN learners, we would love to hear from you!

The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance + stands. Any appointment will be subject to stringent checks including referencing and an enhanced DBS check. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.