Creative Primary SEND Teaching Assistant - Lambeth

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a Creative Primary SEND Teaching Assistant to join their supportive special needs school in Lambeth. This full-time role offers the chance to work closely with students, applying creative skills to enhance learning in subjects such as music, art, and literacy. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills and a calm demeanor, fostering an encouraging environment for students with diverse needs. With opportunities for onsite training and a commitment to staff development, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in education.

Benefits

Free Training

Competitive Rates of Pay

Onsite Support

DBS Check Assistance

Qualifications

• Passionate about working in education, especially with special needs.
• Ability to support students academically and socially.

Responsibilities

• Support students on a one-to-one basis in a special needs environment.
• Assist the teacher in creative lessons like music, art, and cooking.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Creative Thinking

Calm Approach

Education

Relevant Qualifications in Education

Job description

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Creative Primary SEND Teaching Assistant - Lambeth, London Borough of Lambeth

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Client:

Protocol Education

Location:

London Borough of Lambeth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

15

Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Protocol Education are currently recruiting teaching assistants from creative backgrounds such as art, music or performing arts to work in a supportive primary special needs school in Lambeth to start from after Easter. This particular school are looking for teaching assistants that are keen to apply their creative skills on a one-to-one basis and within lessons, that encourage engagement and help students access the work in a more diverse approach. Whilst experience is useful, it isn’t a requirement, this school are looking for individuals that are passionate about working in education and comfortable working with special needs. For all successful applications, the school like to invest in their staff and will provide onsite training throughout the role. As a teaching assistant you will be working in class of 6 – 8 students supporting students throughout the day in class and on a one to basis. You will be required to follow tailored curriculum, support students academically and socially and provide support in lessons such as music, art, cooking, and numeracy & literacy. As a special needs school, you will work with a range of needs that include speech & language, mild autism, physical disabilities and learning difficulties.

The role:

• Full time role
• Monday to Friday - 08:30 - 16:00
• Located in Lambeth, London
• Working in a highly supportive primary special needs school
• Supporting students on a one-to-one basis and being part of a designated class
• Teaching vocabulary and numeracy in a creative approach
• Assisting the teacher in lessons such as sensory play, music, art and cooking
• Following students individualised plans and helps students reach their target
• Opportunity to be trained

The candidate:

• Can think creatively and apply skills that enable students to understand task in a clearer approach
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Have a calm and consistent approach
• Have a supporting and encouraging manner with learners and an ability to inspire trust and to motivate the child in their care to integrate and learn through play
• Experienced consultant
• Free training to support you in your role
• Competitive rates of pay

To be considered for to this role please submit your application ASAP whilst roles last. Alternatively, you can email your CV to [emailprotected] .

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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