Psychologist and Criminology Graduates

Career Teachers; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected educational agency is seeking a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with diverse special educational needs. This full-time position offers a rewarding experience working with children facing various challenges while collaborating with dedicated professionals. Ideal candidates will possess a good understanding of individual support requirements and demonstrate a commitment to helping students thrive.

Benefits

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Industry advice from a SEN consultant

Tailored interview and trial preparation

Dedicated compliance consultant

Online timesheet portal

PAYE pay options for easy compensation

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with SEN is advantageous.
• Training in PECS and Makaton desired but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and participate in personal care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional needs in their education and development.
• Work alongside class teacher and therapy teams.
• May require personal care, hoisting, and medication support.

Skills

Strong understanding of supporting pupils with additional needs

Experience supporting young people with SEN

Adaptability

Motivation

Initiative

Education

Education and training in Special Needs or Healthcare

Tools

PECS

Makaton

Manual handling and hoisting

Job description

95 to 100 per day
Primary SEN Roles Available
Full time position - Monday to Friday 8:30 to 15:30
To start asap

Are you a kind-hearted individual with the patience and creativity to be a successful SEN Teaching Assistant? Working within SEN is incredibly rewarding but requires out of the box thinkers who are able to see beyond the labels of disability and uncover each child's potential and love for learning.

Within Schools, you will work with four broad categories of need: Communication and interaction, Cognition and learning, Social, emotional and mental health difficulties and Sensory and/or physical needs. Education and training in Special Needs or Healthcare will be beneficial but not essential.

The SEN Teaching Assistant will work alongside the class teacher and therapy teams to ensure each child progresses towards their goals. As a SEN Teaching Assistant you will gain experience working with mild to severe learning difficulties, verbal and non-verbal communication techniques, physical disabilities and sensory impairment, Autism, and complex medical needs.

This is a hands-on role which may require some personal care, hoisting, medication and feeding. A willingness to learn and participate in all tasks is vital. In addition to the teaching team, SEN Schools work closely with a medical team and a therapy team.

SEN Teaching Assistants play a vital role in individualising support where students may learn through a sensory approach, play and practical activities or through a more formal approach. SEN Schools aim to prepare young people for their adult lives whether in employment, supported living or social care.

This role would suit candidates looking to gain experience towards a career or further education and training in occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, SEN Teaching, and working in the disability sector.

The Supply SEN Teaching Assistant will have:

Strong understanding of the requirement to support pupils with additional needs
Experience supporting young people with SEN would be advantageous
Training in PECS, Makaton, manual handling and hoisting (desired but not essential)
Adaptability, be motivated and able to take initiative

What Career Teachers can offer you:

A dedicated recruitment consultant for your area
Industry advice from a SEN consultant with a background in Special Educational Needs
Tailored interview and trial preparation to ensure you are feeling confident and well prepared
A dedicated compliance consultant to manage your file clearance
An online timesheet portal and PAYE pay options to make things quick and easy

If you are interested in the role and would like to apply then please send your updated CV. INDLSENDTA