Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant

Remedy Education; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading secondary SEN school in Greenwich is seeking a dedicated Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to support students with various needs, including Autism and ADHD. This full-time position offers ongoing training and a supportive community, perfect for those aspiring towards a career in psychology or education.

Benefits

Regular training e.g. Safeguarding, SEN Awareness

Supportive team and community

Qualifications

• Academic individual holding a degree in a relevant field required.
• Ideal candidate will have prior experience with students, understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEN).

Responsibilities

• Supporting students in developing their social, emotional, and cognitive skills.
• Liaising with the class teacher and community professionals to ensure student progress.
• Creating a welcoming learning environment.

Skills

Empathy

Proactivity

Ambition

Education

Degree in a related field

Job description

Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)

• Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:45am - 3:30pm
• Starting September, Ongoing position
• Greenwich, South East London
• 97 - 115 per day
• Social, emotional & cognitive support for students with various SEMH-related needs

Day to day as a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)

• Supporting student/students in developing their social, emotional and cognitive skills
• Liaising with the class teacher, SENCO & wider community professionals (e.g. Educational Psychologist) to ensure students are on track
• Supporting the team in creating a progressive & welcoming learning environment
• Working with student/students in various year groups with learning disabilities (Autism, ADHD) as well as Mental Health needs

Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)

About The School.

• Secondary SEN school located in Greenwich, South East London
• Tight-knit community and supportive team
• Easily accessible by public transport + street parking offered close to the site
• Holds a high conversion rate of graduates who started as SEN TAs to now practising Psychologists (e.g. Clinical, Educational etc)
• Regular training e.g. Safeguarding, SEN Awareness etc

The ideal candidate for this Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)

• Academic individual - holds a degree in a related field
• Prior experience working with students (ideal but not essential)
• Understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• Empathetic, pro-active & ambitious (must)
• Aspiring to pursue a career in Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Counselling, Pastoral Work If you are interested in the position as a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA), please apply through this job advert or by calling in directly TODAY and speaking with Carly Walters

Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)