SEN Teaching Assistant

Impact Teachers; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS Payment

Sign on Bonus

Completion Bonus

Referral Bonus

Designated Personal Consultant

Professional Development Opportunities

Opportunities to volunteer on our Int.

Job summary

Impact Teachers is seeking a Special Needs Teaching Assistant in Westminster to support children with SEN in Early Years within a mainstream primary setting.

You will collaborate with the class teacher and SENCO to implement tailored strategies, promote communication and social development, and foster independence through play and routine.

Qualifications

• A relevant Early Years, childcare, or Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable.
• Experience or training in supporting young children with special educational needs in an Early Years or primary school setting.
• An understanding of child development, play-based learning, and strategies to support communication, sensory needs, and emotional well-being.

Responsibilities

• The Special Needs Teaching Assistant recruited for this role will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to provide support tailored to each child's individual needs.
• The Special Needs Teaching Assistant appointed to this position will help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive Early Years environment that supports positive behaviour and emotional well-being.
• Support children's communication, social interaction, and independence through play-based activities and daily routines.
• Provide individual and small-group support, adapting activities and resources to help children with special educational needs access the Early Years curriculum.

Skills

Early Years support

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Early Years/Childcare/Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Salary: £18,500- £22,500

Job Type: Full Time

Join Us as a Special Needs Teaching Assistant in a Mainstream Primary School

Join a supportive mainstream primary school as a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, working with children with special educational needs in Early Years. This role involves supporting children in an inclusive classroom, focusing on communication, sensory needs, social development, and learning through play. You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to help children access learning and develop independence.

Responsibilities

• The Special Needs Teaching Assistant recruited for this role will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to provide support tailored to each child's individual needs.

• The Special Needs Teaching Assistant appointed to this position will help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive Early Years environment that supports positive behaviour and emotional well-being.

• Support children's communication, social interaction, and independence through play-based activities and daily routines.

• Provide individual and small-group support, adapting activities and resources to help children with special educational needs access the Early Years curriculum.

Qualifications/Experience

• A relevant Early Years, childcare, or Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable.

• Experience or training in supporting young children with special educational needs in an Early Years or primary school setting.

• An understanding of child development, play-based learning, and strategies to support communication, sensory needs, and emotional well-being.

Benefits of Being a Special Needs Teaching Assistant in Our Primary School Network:

• Individualized, Holistic Approach: Our partner primary schools support personalized learning and adaptive approaches, helping children with special educational needs feel included and supported from the start.

• Specialized Leadership Expertise: Work alongside experienced Early Years educators and SENCOs who provide guidance on supporting children's individual needs within a mainstream classroom.

• Individualized Training Opportunities: Participate in professional development that focuses on Early Years practice, special educational needs, communication strategies, and positive behaviour support.

• Empathy-Driven Values: Our schools emphasize patience, understanding, and inclusivity, ensuring that every child feels valued and supported in their unique journey.

Why Choose Impact Teachers?

• Professional Development: Access ongoing training, career growth opportunities, and leadership development programs tailored to your career.

• Inclusive and Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive team that values collaboration and celebrates diversity.

• Unique Perks: Benefit from DBS payment, sign-on and completion bonuses, and the opportunity to volunteer on our International Educational Development trips to Africa.

Additional Perks

Enjoy a referral bonus, personal consultant support, and exclusive professional development opportunities.

Benefits

• DBS Payment

• Sign on Bonus

• Completion Bonus

• Referral Bonus

• Designated Personal Consultant

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Opportunities to volunteer on our International Educational Development trips to Africa SENTA10