SEN Teaching Assistant

TipTopJob; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob in Barnet, North London is seeking a proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Year 3 pupil with ASD and ADHD. The role is long-term and full-time via agency, with 8:30am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday. You will provide 1:1 learning support, adapt activities, and work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to help the pupil stay focused and engaged throughout the day.

Experience with ASD/ADHD desirable; energy and resilience required; join a supportive primary school.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with ASD/ADHD desirable.
• Calm, patient and positive approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and adaptable—able to think on your feet.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 3 pupil with ASD and ADHD.
• Support the pupil with their learning and academic development.
• Adapt activities and approaches to meet the pupil's individual needs.
• Help the pupil remain focused and engaged during lessons.
• Build a strong, positive and trusting relationship with the pupil.
• Support attention, concentration and participation in classroom activities.
• Encourage independence and confidence with learning.
• Provide consistent support throughout the school day.
• Be proactive and responsive to the pupil's needs.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team.

Skills

1:1 support

ASD/ADHD experience

Calm, patient approach

Energy & enthusiasm

Strong communication

Job description

Are you an energetic, proactive and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity in a supportive primary school?

Do you have the confidence and patience to support a Year 3 child with ASD and ADHD?

Are you someone who is always on the ball, enjoys being active and can keep an energetic child engaged, focused and supported throughout the school day?

SEN Teaching Assistant : The Role

• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Barnet, North London
• Primary school
• Long:term, full:time role through agency
• ASAP start
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am : 4:00pm
• Supporting a Year 3 pupil with ASD and ADHD
• Providing 1:1 support with learning and classroom activities
• Supporting the pupil to remain focused, engaged and motivated
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider school team

SEN Teaching Assistant : Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 3 pupil with ASD and ADHD.
• Support the pupil with their learning and academic development.
• Adapt activities and approaches to meet the pupils individual needs.
• Help the pupil remain focused and engaged during lessons.
• Build a strong, positive and trusting relationship with the pupil.
• Support attention, concentration and participation in classroom activities.
• Encourage independence and confidence with learning.
• Provide consistent support throughout the school day.
• Be proactive and responsive to the pupils needs.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team.

SEN Teaching Assistant : About You

• Previous experience supporting children with ASD, ADHD or additional needs, desirable.
• Experience providing 1:1 support, desirable.
• A calm, patient and positive approach.
• Plenty of energy and enthusiasm, this is a role where you need to be on your feet and on the ball
• A proactive approach and the ability to think on your feet.
• Ability to keep an energetic pupil engaged and motivated.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• A flexible and adaptable approach.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.

If you are an energetic, proactive and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant who is confident supporting children with additional needs and ready to be on the ball throughout the day, we would love to hear from you.