ADHD Teaching Assistant. Job in United Kingdom Education & Training Jobs

Remedy Education; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in East London is seeking an ADHD Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated support to a Year 8 student with mild ADHD. The role involves personal attention and tailored educational strategies to help the child excel academically and socially in a nurturing environment. The successful candidate will have experience with behavioural challenges and strong communication skills, contributing to a positive learning experience.

Benefits

Excellent training & support

Resources and facilities for inclusion

Qualifications

• Recent experience working with students with behavioural challenges.
• Knowledge of SEND and learning barriers.
• Ability to establish rapport with students.

Responsibilities

• Support a Year 8 child with ADHD in a one-to-one setting.
• Implement behaviour management strategies and provide emotional support.
• Collaborate with teachers and parents.

Skills

Behaviour management techniques

Positive reinforcement strategies

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

ADHD Teaching Assistant Secondary School ASAP East London

An exceptional Secondary School in Newham, East London are searching for an ADHD Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a child in Year 8 with ADHD(On the mild side of the spectrum). 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 London
• Rate: 95 - 115 per day (paid weekly)
• 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

The ideal candidate:

• 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.

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 at Remedy Education.