SEN LSA

Remedy Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency in the UK is seeking enthusiastic individuals for teaching assistant positions across South East London. The role involves supporting students with additional needs, ensuring their safety, and helping them develop social and academic skills. Both experienced professionals and newcomers to education are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be available 5 days a week, possess the right to work in the UK, and preferably have an up-to-date DBS. Training opportunities are provided to ensure success in the role.

Benefits

Training opportunities such as Team Teach

Ongoing guidance from consultants

Qualifications

• Available to work 5 days a week during term time.
• Right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
• Up-to-date DBS clearance or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Support students 1:1 and in small groups.
• Ensure safety and well-being of students.
• Help students develop social and self-regulation skills.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff on individual student needs.

Skills

Supportive learning environment

Communication skills

Collaboration with teachers

Job description

Remedy Education is currently recruiting teaching assistants to work across a range of schools in and around South East London. These positions involve supporting students with a variety of additional needs, such as ASC, Down syndrome, ADHD and SEMH difficulties. We work with both mainstream and specialist schools, with opportunities to support pupils from early years through to secondary school. Some roles will see you working 1:1 with a specific student, while others will involve offering more general classroom support. In all cases, you'll be providing tailored assistance to help young people develop socially, emotionally and academically.

At Remedy Education, we welcome both experienced professionals and those new to education who are enthusiastic about making a difference. You'll be supported throughout your placement with training opportunities such as Team Teach, PMLD Awareness and Makaton, along with ongoing guidance from your dedicated consultant.

Main Responsibilities:

• Supporting students both 1:1 and in small groups by making the curriculum accessible and fun
• Always ensuring the safety and well-being of students including at break and lunch times
• Helping students to develop social skills and self-regulation skills
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCo and other staff members to address the individual needs of students

Essential Criteria:

• Able to work 5 days a week (term time only), Monday-Friday 8:30-15:30
• Right to work in the UK - we CANNOT accept sponsorship or a skilled worker visa
• Minimum two recent references, covering the last two years
• Up-to-date DBS/police check, or be willing to obtain one

If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more by calling Carly Walters on, (phone number removed). We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.

Vetting:

Remedy Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS. There will also be an interview.