SEN Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accredited professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Greenwich. This role involves working closely with students with special educational needs, providing both academic support and personal care. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in SEND, particularly with MLD and SLD, and must hold current safeguarding training. This position offers a full-time temporary contract with the potential for extension based on performance. Join a team that values professional development and is committed to making a difference in the lives of students.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs.
• Up to date safeguarding training required.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEND in academic and personal care settings.
• Work collaboratively with teachers to enhance student learning.

Skills

SEND experience

MLD experience

SLD experience

Safeguarding training

Education

Enhanced child barred list DBS certificate

Right to Work in the UK

Job description

SEN TA

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Prospero Teaching is looking for a SEN TA for an Ofsted "Good" school in Greenwich. Depending on performance, the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location - South East London
• Position - SEND TA- ASD
• Type of work - Academic, group work, SEND 1:1 Personal Care.
• Contract or position start date - ASAP
• Duration / Likely Duration - 2 terms until end of the academic year July 2025
• Contract or position end date (if applicable) - July 2025
• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary
• Full time/part time - Full time
• Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate 90 per day (can be more depending on experience)
• Hours - 08:30-15:30

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous SEND experience
• MLD and SLD experience
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child-related references that cover at least the last two years

OTHER

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team