Sen Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Ealing; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

PAYE payroll with no admin charges

CPD courses & certifications

Referral scheme

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEND school in Northolt, West London. You will join a supportive team to provide individual and small-group support, help pupils access learning, and develop communication, independence and social skills.

Experience with autism and communication needs is preferred; you should be patient, resilient and calm, with safeguarding knowledge and an Enhanced DBS, ready to work alongside teachers, therapists and other

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND
• Experience supporting pupils with autism and communication needs
• Confident delivering 1:1 and small-group support
• Able to adapt activities to meet individual learning and communication needs
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and procedures

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group support to pupils
• Help pupils access learning and develop independence
• Support development of communication, academic, social and life skills
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and other professionals

Skills

SEND Teaching Assistant

Autism support

1:1 & small groups

Safeguarding

Enhanced DBS

Job description

• Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs?
• Do you have experience supporting pupils with autism, communication difficulties and a range of complex learning needs?
• Are you a patient, resilient and nurturing SEND Teaching Assistant who can provide consistent support while encouraging pupils' independence?

TeacherActive is currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND school based in Northolt, West London.

The school provides a supportive and inclusive environment for pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. Staff work closely together to provide highly personalised support, helping pupils develop their communication, confidence, independence and engagement with learning.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside teachers and the wider SEND team to provide individual and small-group support. You will help pupils access learning, manage their individual needs and develop important academic, social and life skills.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will:

• Have previous experience working with children or young people with SEND
• Ideally have experience supporting pupils with autism and communication needs
• Be confident providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Be able to adapt activities to meet individual learning and communication needs
• Support pupils with their social, emotional and independence skills
• Use a calm, patient and positive approach to behaviour and engagement
• Be comfortable supporting pupils with varying levels of need
• Work effectively alongside teachers, therapists and other professionals
• Have a strong understanding of safeguarding
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to complete a new application

In return for the above, you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy on-boarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market-leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
• Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you're paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance without any admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.