Teaching Assistant
18 days ago
Skelmersdale
Your new role Hays Education is currently recruiting for a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 11-16 with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN) at a specialist secondary school in Skelmersdale. The school provides a nurturing and structured environment for students with social, emotional and mental health needs, autism spectrum conditions, and other learning barriers.As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping pupils access the curriculum, develop social skills, and build confidence. You'll work closely with teaching staff to deliver personalised learning plans, provide one-to-one and small group support, and contribute to a positive and inclusive school culture.What you'll need to succeed To thrive in this role, you should have: • Experience working with children or young people, ideally in an SEN or SEMH setting, • A calm, empathetic and resilient approach to behaviour and emotional support, • Strong communication and teamwork skills, • A genuine passion for helping young people reach their potential, • A supportive and welcoming school community, • Opportunities for ongoing professional development, • The chance to make a lasting impact on y...