SEN Teaching Assistant

Scholar Education Talent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational partner is looking for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a friendly primary school in Tower Hamlets. The ideal candidate will have experience in supporting children in classroom settings and with SEND interventions, including one-on-one support. The school offers a warm and supportive environment, excellent training opportunities, and a commitment to providing a positive learning atmosphere. Immediate interviews are available for suitable candidates.

Benefits

Training and professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Committed and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant needed for primary school.
• Experience in supporting children both in classroom and intervention groups is essential.
• Must have previous SEND experience including 1:1 support.

Responsibilities

• Utilise benefits of an innovative and flexible curriculum.
• Develop positive relationships with pupils using various strategies.
• Play a full part in the life of the school.

Skills

Experience in classroom support

1:1 support in SEND

Good standard of literacy

Good standard of numeracy

Job description

Job Details

• Location: Tower Hamlets
• Start date: January
• Pay: £475 - £500 per week
• School: Good school
• Environment: Friendly

A fantastic partner school of Scholar Education is looking to appoint a committed and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join its friendly and vibrant primary school.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant you will join a strong, positive and supportive team of staff within a primary school that is committed to providing a positive, safe and stimulating learning environment for the pupils and staff.

We are seeking an experienced teaching assistant with experience supporting children both in classroom and in intervention groups. You will need a good standard of literacy and numeracy and previous SEND experience including 1:1 support is essential. Positivity and confidence in using your knowledge of current theory and practice in teaching and learning, and SEND would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilise the benefits of a curriculum that is innovative and flexible in delivery and content.
• Share best practice and be flexible and compassionate.
• Develop positive relationships with pupils and use a variety of strategies to meet individual needs.
• Be enthusiastic, confident and take the initiative.
• Be patient, empathetic and resilient.
• Play a full part in the life of the school and work in partnership with staff and parents.

This friendly primary school is part of a small trust and offers excellent opportunities for training, support, career development and sharing best practices amongst its five schools. Ofsted recently graded the school 'GOOD' (Dec 2022). The pupils are polite and friendly. The Headteacher describes them as a large school with a small family feel.

If you believe you are the right candidate, please get in touch with Scholar Education - we would love to hear from you! We are looking to arrange immediate interviews.