SEN Teaching Assistant

TLTP Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

TLTP Education is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a long-term, full-time role in Islington, North London. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN, including ASD and SEMH needs, helping with communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.

You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to create a calm, inclusive learning environment and build pupils' confidence, independence and development within a supportive primary school setting.

Qualifications

• Provides 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN.
• Supports children with ASD and SEMH needs.
• Assists with communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.
• Supports positive behaviour and engagement in learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN.
• Support children with ASD and SEMH needs.
• Assist with communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.
• Support positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO.
• Adapt activities to meet individual learning needs.
• Create a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Encourage pupils' confidence, independence and social development.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and the wider school team.

Skills

1:1 support

ASD support

SEMH needs

Communication

Behaviour management

Job description

Are you a caring and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant who wants to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people?

Do you have the patience, empathy and enthusiasm to support pupils with additional learning needs?

Can you help children build their confidence, develop their independence and overcome barriers to learning?

SEN Teaching Assistant The role

• Islington, North London
• Primary school
• Long-term, full-time role
• 8:30am 4:00pm, Monday to Friday
• £99 £110 per day
• ASAP start
• Long-term placement

SEN Teaching Assistant - Key Responsibilities

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN.
• Support children with ASD and SEMH needs.
• Assist with communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.
• Support positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO.
• Adapt activities to meet individual learning needs.
• Create a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Encourage pupils confidence, independence and social development.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and the wider school team.

SEN Teaching Assistant - About You

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will have:

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN, ideally in a primary school setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with ASD and/or SEMH needs.
• A patient, calm and nurturing approach.
• Confidence supporting emotional regulation and behaviour.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with teachers and the SENCO.
• The ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• A flexible and consistent approach when supporting children with additional needs.
• A genuine passion for supporting children s development, wellbeing and progress.

SEN Teaching Assistant - What We Offer

In return, we offer:

• Opportunity to make a genuine difference supporting children with SEN.
• Work within a supportive primary school in Islington.
• Develop experience supporting pupils with ASD and SEMH needs.
• Ongoing support to develop your SEN knowledge and skills.
• Gain valuable experience in behaviour support and emotional regulation.
• Work as part of a welcoming and collaborative team.
• Build strong relationships and support pupils confidence, independence and development

If you are a dedicated, patient and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant who wants to help children overcome barriers to learning, develop their independence and reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you.