Sen Teaching Assistant

Seven Group Holdings Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Seven Group Holdings Limited is recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in North London. You will support children with SEN, building trusting relationships and helping with learning, behaviour, communication and emotional regulation.

The role covers 1:1 and small-group support, assisting with ASD, ADHD, SEMH and communication needs, helping pupils access lessons, and working closely with teachers and SENCOs to create an inclusive learning environment

Qualifications

• Have previous experience working with children or young people.
• Ideally have experience supporting pupils with SEN, ASD, ADHD, SEMH or challenging behaviour.
• Are patient, resilient and confident when working with pupils who may require additional support.
• Have strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Are reliable, enthusiastic and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Have a genuine passion for helping children develop academically, socially and emotionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with additional needs.
• Support children with needs including Autism (ASD), ADHD, SEMH and communication difficulties.
• Help pupils remain engaged and access learning within the classroom.
• Support teachers with the delivery of lessons and classroom activities.
• Use positive behaviour management strategies to promote engagement and emotional regulation.
• Help create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and other members of the school team.
• Support pupils during lessons, transitions, break times and other activities throughout the school day.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience and resilience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Job Title

SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary School - North London

Location

North London

Position

SEN Teaching Assistant

Setting

Primary School

Contract

Full-Time, Long-Term

Start Date

ASAP

Salary

£100-£120 per day, depending on experience

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in North London. The school is looking for someone who is passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and can build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may require additional support with their learning, behaviour, communication and emotional regulation.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with additional needs.
• Support children with needs including Autism (ASD), ADHD, SEMH and communication difficulties.
• Help pupils remain engaged and access learning within the classroom.
• Support teachers with the delivery of lessons and classroom activities.
• Use positive behaviour management strategies to promote engagement and emotional regulation.
• Help create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and other members of the school team.
• Support pupils during lessons, transitions, break times and other activities throughout the school day.

The Ideal Candidate

We would love to hear from candidates who:

• Have previous experience working with children or young people.
• Ideally have experience supporting pupils with SEN, ASD, ADHD, SEMH or challenging behaviour.
• Are patient, resilient and confident when working with pupils who may require additional support.
• Have strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Are reliable, enthusiastic and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Have a genuine passion for helping children develop academically, socially and emotionally.

Experience within a school is desirable; however, we are also interested in candidates from backgrounds such as youth work, mentoring, sports coaching, care, psychology and other child-focused roles.