Teaching Assistant

REESON Education; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Reeson Education is seeking passionate SEN Teaching Assistants for long-term and permanent roles in Greater London. Ideal candidates will have experience in SEN settings or relevant degree qualifications, alongside strong interpersonal skills. Training and support will be provided to ensure success in this rewarding role.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN schools or degree level education.
• Training in Makaton, PECS, or Team-Teach preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Support students with various learning difficulties.
• Assist in classroom settings and provide emotional support.
• Work collaboratively with educators and support staff.

Skills

Experience within Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Excellent interpersonal skills

Emotional intelligence

Good literacy skills

Good numeracy skills

Positive, proactive personality

Education

Degree level education

Tools

Makaton

PECS

Team-Teach training

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Reeson Education is actively recruiting experienced individuals for the roles of Special Needs (SEN/SEND) Teaching Assistant, Higher Level Teaching Assistant, and Learning Support Assistant for long-term and permanent positions throughout Greater London.

We work with a broad range of SEN(D) schools supporting various learning, physical, or emotional difficulties, including specialist schools focusing on Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Autism (ASD), and Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), as well as schools offering alternative learning environments for children and young people with Social Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMHD).

The Roles

We seek bright, energetic individuals with experience in SEN schools or those educated to degree level with an interest in working with SEN or challenging children/young people in London. Support and training will be provided by both the schools and Reeson Education.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience within Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• Makaton, PECS, or Team-Teach training
• Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
• Experience in classroom, social care, or youth work settings
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• A positive, proactive, professional, friendly, and outgoing personality

About Reeson Education

Reeson Education is England's premier recruitment agency, established in 2006 by experienced educators and recruitment professionals. We are committed to honesty, integrity, and excellence in education recruitment.

We work closely with a large network of nurseries, primary, secondary, and college institutions across England, offering a variety of daily supply, long-term, and permanent opportunities in London.

Please note that all hourly rates quoted include holiday pay at 12.07%.