ADHD Teaching Assistant

Remedy Recruitment Group; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Secondary School in East Ham, Newham is seeking an ADHD Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 8 child with moderate ADHD. This full-time, long-term role offers excellent training and resources, emphasizing collaboration with a strong inclusion team. Ideal candidates will possess experience in special education, effective communication skills, and a commitment to safeguarding children.

Benefits

Excellent training & support

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with behavioural challenges.
• Knowledge of SEND and learning barriers.
• Safeguarding experience.

Responsibilities

• Support a Year 8 child with moderate ADHD.
• Collaborate with teachers and parents effectively.
• Establish rapport and build positive relationships.

Skills

Behaviour management techniques

Positive reinforcement strategies

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Valid DBS certificate

Recent SEN experience

Job description

ADHD Teaching Assistant | Secondary School | ASAP | Newham

A leading Secondary School in East Ham, Newham are searching for an ADHD Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a child in Year 8 with ADHD this September. As an ADHD Teaching Assistant you will be supporting a year 8 child who has moderate ADHD, meaning he is capable at functioning at a high level but he does need additional support with behaviour and concentration.

ADHD Teaching Assistant | Job Details

• Job Title: ADHD Teaching Assistant
• Duty: Working 1:1 with a child in a Year 8 class
• Contract: Full Time, Long Term (Full Academic Year)
• Location: East Ham, Newham
• What We Offer: Excellent training & support

ADHD Teaching Assistant | School Details

• Ofsted Outstanding Primary School
• Large school with excellent resources and facilities especially for inclusion
• Strong inclusion team with external support from the borough's educational psychologists, a counselling charity and specialist therapists

ADHD Teaching Assistant | Preferential

• Experience working with students with behavioural challenges, preferably in an educational or special education setting.
• Knowledge of behaviour management techniques, positive reinforcement strategies, and de-escalation methods.
• Ability to establish rapport and build positive relationships with students, demonstrating patience, empathy, and understanding.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm and composed in challenging situations.

ADHD Teaching Assistant | Requirement

• Must have some recent SEN Experience
• Candidates must have a valid DBS certificate on the update service (Not mandatory as we can provide one)
• Some knowledge of strategies in working with young people with behavioural problems
• Basic knowledge of SEND and learning barriers.
• Safeguarding experience

If you are interested, please Apply to this excellent ADHD Teaching Assistant Role. If you wish to enquire about other education opportunities, please contact Anelka Campbell at Remedy Education.