SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

St. Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School in Greater London is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our caring team.

You will support children with SEN across the primary age range and help them engage socially, emotionally and academically. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting children with SEN in a primary setting, be patient and a strong communicator, and align with our Catholic ethos.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN in a primary setting.
• Excellent communication and patience with pupils.
• Ability to foster socially and emotionally supportive relationships.

Skills

SEN support

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

St. Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School is a one-form entry school. We are looking to appoint a SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with SEN and wants to be part of a collaborative school community.

We are looking for someone who is:

• supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school
• Support children with a range of additional needs
• Foster positive relationships with children, helping them develop socially, emotionally and academically
• have previous experience supporting children with SEN within a primary school or similar educational setting
• is willing to work with pupils between 5 years and 11 years of age
• Demonstrate patience, empathy, resilience and excellent communication skills.

What the school offers its staff

We are offering:

• a loving and caring family community
• ongoing professional development and opportunities to gain valuable SEN experience.
• children who are passionate about learning and aspirational for their future
• a welcoming and supportive team of staff, governors and parents
• an exciting learning environment which is open to new ideas
• a vibrant parish community with strong links to the school.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.