Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Crewe, Cheshire
Are you passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs?
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive secondary school in Crewe. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is committed to helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.
Working closely with teachers, the SENCO, and wider support staff, you will provide tailored support to students aged 11–16 with a range of additional learning needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students with SEN.
- Support students in accessing the curriculum and engaging in lessons.
- Assist with the implementation of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and individual support strategies.
- Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing, and independence.
- Adapt classroom resources and activities to meet individual learning needs.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, and parents where appropriate.
- Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
- Support students during lessons, transitions, and other school activities.
Requirements Essential:
- Experience working with children or young people in education, care, support work, coaching, or youth work settings.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- A patient, proactive, and compassionate approach.
- A genuine interest in supporting students with additional needs.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
Desirable:
- Previous experience supporting SEN students in a secondary school environment.
- Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
- Knowledge of ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties.
- Team Teach or other behaviour management training.
What We Offer
- Competitive daily rates of pay.
- Access to ongoing training and professional development.
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
As members of the REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) and Umbrella body to the DBS, (Disclosure & Barring Service) Excell Supply is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to thorough employment checks and must have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service certificate in place. Candidates without an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service will have to apply for a new one.
If you believe you have the skills required for this role, please apply now. If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks of the vacancy closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Important Notice In order to apply for the above position all applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, or eligible to apply for a relevant work visa. Excell Supply are unable to offer a work permit to any applicant or facilitate work permits for any vacancy on behalf of one of its clients. It is Excell Supply’s policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted, you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful, and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Excell Supply is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
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Pay: £80.00-£110.00 per day
Work Location: In person
