Full-Time SEND Teaching Assistant – Primary (KS1/KS2)

Long Term Futures Ltd; Harlow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payments

Consultant support

CPD and safeguarding training

Potential permanent position

Job summary

Long Term Futures is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to support SEND pupils across Key Stages 1 and 2 at a primary school in Roydon, Harlow. This is a full-time position with a long-term temporary contract and potential to become permanent. Pay ranges from £108.68 to £115 per day and the start date is ASAP.

Commutable from Harlow, Epping, Hoddesdon, Broxbourne, Sawbridgeworth and surrounding areas. You will provide one-to-one, small-group and classroom support, adapt your approach to teacher

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or young people in an educational, SEND or closely related setting.
• A patient, adaptable and consistent approach to supporting pupils with differing needs.
• Confidence working both individually with pupils and as part of a wider classroom team.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow guidance from teaching and support staff.
• Ability to build appropriate professional relationships with primary-aged pupils.
• Availability for full-time work, Monday to Friday.
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to complete a new Enhanced DBS check.
• Candidates with transferable experience involving children, young people or individuals requiring additional support may also be considered where their skills are relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of SEND needs across Key Stages 1 and 2.
• Provide a mixture of one-to-one, small-group and general classroom support.
• Help pupils access lessons and activities by adapting your support in line with teacher guidance.
• Encourage engagement, confidence and increasing independence in learning.
• Build positive and professional relationships with pupils, helping them feel supported within the school environment.
• Work closely with class teachers and other support staff to maintain a consistent approach.
• Observe pupil engagement and progress, sharing relevant feedback with teaching staff.
• Help prepare and organise appropriate classroom activities and learning resources where required.
• Promote positive behaviour and reinforce clear classroom expectations.
• Follow the school's safeguarding procedures and report any concerns appropriately.

Skills

SEND experience

Job description

Long Term Futures is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to support SEND pupils across Key Stages 1 and 2 at a primary school in Roydon, Harlow. This is a full-time position with a long-term temporary contract and potential to become permanent. Pay ranges from £108.68 to £115 per day and the start date is ASAP.

Commutable from Harlow, Epping, Hoddesdon, Broxbourne, Sawbridgeworth and surrounding areas. You will provide one-to-one, small-group and classroom support, adapt your approach to teacher