KS1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a KS1 SEN Teaching Assistant in Bexley for an ASAP start. The role is long-term and full-time, paying £95-£110 per day, based in a primary school. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to KS1 pupils, focusing on learning, communication, behaviour and emotional regulation.

Ideal candidates have experience with children and SEN, a calm, patient approach, and strong communication skills to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience with children is required.
• Experience supporting children with SEN.
• Primary school experience is desirable.
• Calm and patient approach is essential.
• Good communication skills are important.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support.
• Help pupils access the KS1 curriculum.
• Support reading, writing and maths activities.
• Assist with managing behaviour and emotions.
• Encourage independent learning and confidence.
• Collaborate with the class teacher and SEN team.
• Support daily classroom routines and activities.

Skills

Experience with children

SEN experience

Primary school experience

Calm and patient

Communication skills

Relationship building

Job description

KS1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Bexley - ASAP

Location: Bexley

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Long-term, Full-time

Pay: £95-£110 per day

Are you a Teaching Assistant with SEN experience looking for a long-term role in a primary school?

Tradewind Recruitment are working with a primary school in Bexley who are looking for a KS1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join them ASAP.

You will support pupils within a KS1 classroom, providing additional help to children who need support with their learning, communication, behaviour or emotional regulation.

The school are looking for someone who is patient, consistent and able to build strong relationships with children.

What you'll be doing:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Helping pupils access the KS1 curriculum
• Supporting reading, writing and maths
• Helping pupils manage behaviour and emotions
• Encouraging pupils to become more independent
• Working closely with the class teacher and SEN team
• Supporting classroom routines and activities

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience working with children
• Experience supporting children with SEN
• Primary school experience
• A calm and patient approach
• Good communication skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• Experience with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs or other additional needs would be particularly useful.

The role offers:

• £95-£110 per day
• Long-term position
• ASAP start
• Full-time
• Bexley location