Post 16 SEN TA

Reeson Education; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Reeson Education is seeking a Post 16 SEN Teaching Assistant in Harrow. This full-time, temp-to-perm role starts in September and supports students aged 16-25 with additional learning needs in a welcoming special needs setting.

The school focuses on developing life skills, independence and preparation for adulthood, with activities covering communication, maths, English, travel training and community involvement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with young people with SEN
• Experience in school/college/care or youth settings
• Understanding of additional learning needs
• Good communication skills
• Calm and consistent approach
• Ability to follow individual learning and behaviour plans
• Interest in developing practical and life skills
• Ability to work as part of a wider school team
• Experience with SEN/ASD/MLD/SLD is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Develop practical life skills
• Communication and social skills
• Travel training and community-based activities
• Preparing for employment and further education
• Personal organisation and daily routines
• Functional English and Maths
• Developing confidence in practical settings
• Supporting students to work towards their individual targets

Skills

SEN experience

Communication

Calm demeanor

Team player

Job description

Post 16 SEN TA – Harrow

Location: Harrow

Job Type: Full Time, Temp to Perm

Start Date: September

Salary: £100-£105 per day

Reeson Education are currently recruiting for a Post 16 SEN TA to join a well-regarded special needs school in Harrow. This is a full-time, temp-to-perm Post 16 SEN TA position starting in September.

The school provides education for young people with additional learning needs, with a strong focus on developing life skills, independence, communication and preparation for adulthood.

About the Post 16 SEN TA role

As a Post 16 SEN TA in Harrow, you will work closely with students aged 16-25, helping them develop practical skills that can be used both within the school environment and in the wider community.

• Developing practical life skills
• Communication and social skills
• Travel training and community-based activities
• Preparing for employment and further education
• Personal organisation and daily routines
• Functional English and Maths
• Developing confidence in practical settings
• Supporting students to work towards their individual targets

About the school

This is a welcoming special needs school in Harrow with a dedicated Post 16 provision focused on preparing students for their next stage of life.

The school offers a structured environment where staff work together to help students develop practical skills and make progress towards their future goals.

The Post 16 SEN TA in Harrow will have the opportunity to work across a range of practical and classroom-based activities, making this a varied role for someone with an interest in SEN education and post-16 learning.

What we are looking for

• Previous experience working with young people with SEN
• Experience within a school, college, care or youth setting
• An understanding of additional learning needs
• Good communication skills
• A calm and consistent approach
• The ability to follow individual learning and behaviour plans
• An interest in developing practical and life skills
• The ability to work effectively as part of a wider school team
• Experience working with students with SEN, ASD, MLD, SLD or complex learning needs would be beneficial, although relevant transferable experience will also be considered.

Why work as a Post 16 SEN TA in Harrow?

• Full-time position
• Temp-to-perm opportunity
• September start
• Specialist SEN setting
• Post 16 provision
• Focus on life skills and preparation for adulthood
• Opportunity to gain further SEN experience
• Excellent school environment

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07.