SEN Teaching Assistant

Operam Limited; Eltham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free safeguarding training

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Horizon Teachers is recruiting a caring and resilient Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEND school in Greenwich. You will support pupils with complex needs, working with teachers and staff to promote learning, development and independence.

The role requires patience, compassion and a genuine desire to make a difference, including personal care support where needed. DBS check and QTS or equivalent are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND and complex needs.
• Willingness to support personal care requirements.
• Genuine desire to make a difference with a caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with severe and complex SEND needs across the school day.
• Work closely with class teachers and specialist staff to support learning and development.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and sensory needs.
• Assist with personal care routines, including toileting, changing and intimate care where required.
• Encourage communication, engagement and independence.

Skills

Patience

Compassionate

Positive attitude

Resilience

Job description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs?

We are currently recruiting for a caring and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND school in Greenwich. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is patient, nurturing and committed to supporting pupils with severe and complex needs to achieve their full potential.

The role will include:

• Supporting pupils with severe and complex SEND needs across the school day.
• Working closely with class teachers and specialist staff to support learning and development.
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and sensory needs.
• Assisting with personal care routines, including toileting, changing and intimate care where required.
• Encouraging communication, engagement and independence.

The ideal candidate will have:

• The confidence and willingness to support pupils with complex needs, including personal care requirements.
• Previous experience supporting children with SEND, complex needs and profound learning disabilities.
• A positive attitude and a genuine desire to make a difference.
• A caring, patient and compassionate approach.
• A positive attitude and a genuine desire to make a difference.

Why Horizon Teachers?

• One-to-one support from a dedicated and experienced education consultant
• Free accredited safeguarding training as part of your registration
• Referral bonuses available: £150 for referring a TA/support worker, £300 for referring a teacher (T&C apply)
• A highly trusted agency with an excellent 4.8* Google rating
• This is a rewarding opportunity to join a specialist setting where staff work together to provide outstanding support for pupils with additional needs. You will be joining a dedicated team who are passionate about helping every child thrive.

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We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.