Primary SEND Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in South East London. This role involves working closely with primary age pupils who have complex needs and autism spectrum disorders. The ideal candidate will provide personal care, support in lessons, and utilize diverse teaching methods like PECS and Attention Autism. The school prides itself on offering a nurturing environment and excellent professional development opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special needs, this position is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in this rewarding field.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Access to hydrotherapy pool

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs is essential.
• Confidence in providing personal care and managing behavior is required.

Responsibilities

• Support primary age pupils with complex needs and ASD in daily tasks.
• Use various teaching methods to aid learning and communication.

Skills

Experience with Special Educational Needs

Communication skills

Personal care skills

Ability to manage challenging behavior

Education

Relevant experience in care settings

Training in Special Educational Needs

Tools

PECS

Attention Autism

Job description

• Special Needs Teaching Assistant
• Special Needs school
• South East London
• ASAP Start
• Ongoing contract

Do you have experience supporting young children with Special Educational Needs and are looking for a new role?

Maybe you are looking to begin a career in Special Educational Needs?

We are currently working with a Special Needs school in South East London who have an opportunity for a Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join their school as soon as possible.

The Role

In this role you will be working in a class of 5 primary age pupils, all who have complex needs and ASD. Pupils in the class can display challenging behaviour and can sometimes require support to calm situations and may need restraining. There are 5 adults in the class who provide 1 to 1 support to pupils on a rota. You will be working with every child in the class at different points in the week. The pupils will require personal care, support with eating and daily tasks as well as support in lessons. You will be using a variety of teaching and communication methods including PECS and Attention Autism.

The school are looking for a teaching assistant who is very confident and open to provide care and support to young children with this level of complex needs. They are open to applications from Special Needs Teaching Assistants with previous experience or care settings, or passionate and committed individuals looking to enter the sector.

The School

This small, welcoming Special Needs School is based in South East London and specializes in the teaching of children on the autistic spectrum. They offer a curriculum which includes various therapies including music and animal therapy. They have a hydrotherapy pool and a range of specially designed facilities to support pupils. There are excellent professional development opportunities at the school. The school is easily accessible and has good local transport links.

To apply for this role, please send an up-to-date CV ASAP. We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.