Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

GSL Education - London; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A small ASD school in Merton, London, is seeking a Primary SEN Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated support across KS1 and KS2. You'll have an opportunity to work in a nurturing environment, assisting pupils throughout the school day. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a caring background and be available full-time.

Qualifications

• SEN support experience required from any background.
• Availability for full-time work, Monday to Friday.
• Positive and nurturing approach essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils throughout the school day.
• Aide in classroom setup and maintenance of safety.
• Conduct 1:1 or small group sessions.

Skills

Nurturing

Care backgrounds

Behaviour support

1:1 Intervention

Tools

PECS

Makaton

TEACCH

Job description

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

• KS1 & KS2 ASD 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
• Respite care
• 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