SEN Teaching Assistant

Remedy Recruitment Group; Dover; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Education is recruiting an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support students in a mainstream secondary school in Tower Hamlets. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to KS3 and KS4 students with SEN, including ASD/ADHD needs.

The role requires close collaboration with teachers and the SEN department to implement individual strategies, support emotional regulation, and promote independence and positive relationships.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN.
• Experience in a secondary school setting is desirable.
• Strong understanding of ASD, ADHD and additional learning needs.
• Confident in managing challenging behaviour and supporting emotional regulation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Patient, proactive and resilient approach.
• Enhanced DBS via Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to SEN students across KS3 and KS4.
• Help students access the mainstream curriculum and engage in lessons.
• Collaborate with teachers and the SEN department to implement learning strategies.
• Support emotional regulation, behaviour and social development.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive relationships.
• Adapt learning materials to meet individual needs.

Skills

SEN experience

Secondary school

ASD/ADHD understanding

Behaviour management

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Resilience

DBS Update Service

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Mainstream Secondary School - Tower Hamlets

Location: Tower Hamlets, East London
Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £100-£120 per day (depending on experience)

Remedy Education is recruiting an experienced and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support students within a mainstream secondary school in Tower Hamlets.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who has experience supporting secondary-aged students with Special Educational Needs, including Autism (ASD), ADHD, learning difficulties and additional behavioural needs.

The Role

Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEN across KS3 and KS4.

Support students in accessing the mainstream curriculum and engaging positively in lessons.

Work closely with classroom teachers and the SEN department to implement individual learning strategies.

Support students with emotional regulation, behaviour and social development.

Encourage independence, confidence and positive relationships.

Adapt learning materials and activities to meet individual needs.

Requirements

Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN.

Experience working within a secondary school is desirable.

Good understanding of ASD, ADHD and additional learning needs.

Confident managing challenging behaviour and supporting emotional regulation.

Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.

A patient, proactive and resilient approach.

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer

Competitive daily rates based on experience.

Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant.