Job Description
Teaching Assistant
Altrincham (WA15)
£24,570 £25,935
Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Leader Group is delighted to be working in partnership with a respected Therapeutic Education Service provider to recruit an Experienced SEN Teacher Assistant for an exciting specialist SEND school in Knutsford.
Purpose of the Role
The Teaching Assistant will support teaching and learning by working alongside teachers to deliver education and care for pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours. The role plays a vital part in creating a safe, supportive, and structured learning environment.
About the School
This specialist setting supports young people who have experienced significant challenges, providing a nurturing, inclusive, and positive environment where pupils are encouraged to build confidence, resilience, and independence. The school is committed to meeting each pupil s individual needs and helping them achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
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Support pupils with learning activities, adapting approaches to meet individual needs under teacher guidance
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Assist pupils social, emotional, and behavioural development using trauma-informed approaches
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Support behaviour management in line with the school s behaviour policy and Staff Code of Conduct
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Encourage pupil engagement, participation, and independence in learning
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Assist with classroom organisation and preparation of learning resources
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Support record keeping and monitoring of pupil progress as directed
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Help maintain a clean, safe, and orderly learning environment
Requirements
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Relevant education, training, or a willingness to undertake further professional development
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Experience supporting pupils in an educational or care setting
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Experience working with pupils with SEND and complex needs
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Awareness of safeguarding, behaviour management, and SEND principles
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Ability to support teaching and learning effectively under supervision
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Commitment to professional conduct and safeguarding responsibilities
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Patience, empathy, adaptability, and a positive, can-do attitude
Benefits
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Enhanced pension scheme
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Staff referral bonus scheme
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Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
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Access to a Blue Light discount card
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Fully funded training and professional qualifications
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Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
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Employee wellbeing platform and range of staff discounts
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Life assurance
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