Primary SEND Teaching Assistant. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join a nurturing environment in South East London. This role involves supporting young children with complex needs and autism spectrum disorders, providing personal care, and assisting in lessons. The school offers a welcoming atmosphere with excellent facilities, including a hydrotherapy pool and various therapeutic programs. Ideal candidates are either experienced in special needs or passionate individuals eager to make a difference in children's lives. This opportunity promises professional development and a rewarding career in special education.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Access to hydrotherapy pool

Therapeutic curriculum including music and animal therapy

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with complex needs and ASD.
• Confidence in providing personal care and support.

Responsibilities

• Support primary age pupils with complex needs and ASD.
• Assist with personal care, eating, and daily tasks.

Skills

Experience with Special Educational Needs

Personal care skills

Communication methods (PECS, Attention Autism)

Ability to manage challenging behavior

Education

Relevant experience in care settings

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 may require support to calm situations and could 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 is looking for a teaching assistant who is very confident and open to providing 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.