Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated Primary SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This role focuses on providing essential support to children on the Autistic Spectrum in a nurturing environment. The successful candidate will engage with pupils throughout the school day, offering both behavioural and learning assistance. You will have the opportunity to work closely with teachers and contribute to the classroom's daily operations. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives and have relevant experience, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a rewarding educational setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN support through various means is essential.
• Availability for full-time work from 8:30am to 3:45pm, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils throughout the school day and provide behaviour/learning support.
• Hold 1:1 or small group sessions and aid with classroom setup.

Skills

SEN support experience

Care backgrounds

Nurturing

1:1 Intervention

Personal Care

Tools

PECS

Makaton

TEACCH

Job description

Job Title: Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

Contract dates: long term with the opportunity of a permanent contract.

A lovely, small ASD school in Merton, are looking to recruit SEN Teaching Assistants to support across KS1 & KS2.

About the school

• Positive and nurturing environment for children on the Autistic Spectrum.
• Individually devised programme based

The role would include:

• Supporting pupils throughout the school day
• Behaviour/learning support
• Holding 1:1 or small group sessions
• Aiding with the set up and set down of the classroom
• Maintaining high levels of health and safety with the pupils
• Aiding the teacher with the day to day running of the class

If you have experience or feel confident in at least 2 of the following bullet points please get in touch.

• Care backgrounds
• Residential support/care worker
• Nurturing
• Nursing
• EYFS - play work
• 1:1 Intervention
• Personal Care

As a successful candidate you MUST have:

• SEN support experience whether through care work, paid work, placement, volunteering, or personal experience
• Availability Full Time - 8:30am-3:45pm Monday to Friday
• Experience using resources such as PECS, Makaton or TEACCH is highly desirable but not essential
• A positive and nurturing approach to support