Sen Teaching Assistant

Magisters; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Magisters in London is seeking a strong SEN Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and supportive Camden primary school.

You will provide 2:1 support to a Year 6 pupil with ASD and communication difficulties, working across spaces such as the library, sports hall and sensory room. This is a full-time, long-term role with an immediate start and paid trials available ASAP.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification is essential.
• Experience supporting pupils with ASD, additional needs and communication difficulties.
• Confident supporting a pupil working significantly below age-related expectations.
• Strong communication and SEN support skills.
• Patient, resilient and proactive approach.
• Able to work effectively as part of a 2:1 support team.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 2:1 support to a Year 6 pupil across five days per week
• Support a pupil with ASD and communication difficulties who is working at an EYFS level
• Support learning and engagement completely outside of the mainstream classroom
• Work with the pupil across different areas including the library, sports hall and sensory room
• Implement strategies to support communication, regulation and learning
• Work closely with the second supporting adult and wider SEN team
• Maintain a consistent, calm and structured approach throughout the school day

Skills

SEN support

ASD support

2:1 team work

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

We are working with a friendly and supportive mainstream primary school in Camden (NW3) who are seeking a strong SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team ASAP.

This role involves providing 2:1 support to a Year 6 pupil with ASD and communication difficulties who is currently working at an EYFS level. The pupil works completely outside of the mainstream classroom and accesses learning across different areas of the school, including the library, sports hall and sensory room.

Location: Camden, NW3. Start Date: Immediate - paid trials available ASAP. Role: SEN Teaching Assistant - Year 6 2:1 Support. Contract: Full-time, long-term - initially 1 year. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm. Pay: £110-£120 per day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide consistent 2:1 support to a Year 6 pupil across five days per week
• Support a pupil with ASD and communication difficulties who is working at an EYFS level
• Support learning and engagement completely outside of the mainstream classroom
• Work with the pupil across different areas including the library, sports hall and sensory room
• Implement strategies to support communication, regulation and learning
• Work closely with the second supporting adult and wider SEN team
• Maintain a consistent, calm and structured approach throughout the school day

About You:

• Minimum Level 3 qualification is essential
• Experience supporting pupils with ASD, additional needs and communication difficulties
• Confident supporting a pupil working significantly below age-related expectations
• Strong communication and SEN support skills
• Patient, resilient and proactive approach
• Able to work effectively as part of a 2:1 support team

Why Join This Role?

• Supportive and well-organised mainstream primary school
• Opportunity to provide consistent 2:1 SEN support throughout the week
• Varied role supporting learning across specialist spaces throughout the school
• Full-time, long-term position initially offered for 1 year