Sen Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily rate £90-£100

CPD courses

24/7 consultant support

Referral scheme £100

Job summary

TeacherActive are recruiting for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist SEND setting in Greenwich. The role involves supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism and complex needs, on a 1:1 basis, within small groups or alongside the class teacher.

You will help pupils access learning, develop communication and independence, manage behaviour positively and work closely with teachers and other professionals to support individual education plans.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Experience working with autism, learning difficulties or complex needs.
• A patient, caring and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence supporting pupils with challenging behaviour.
• A good understanding of safeguarding.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Personal care experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of additional needs to access learning.
• May work 1:1, in small groups or with the class, under the teacher's guidance.
• Help pupils develop communication and independence.
• Manage behaviour positively and consistently.
• Collaborate with teachers and other professionals to support education and care plans.

Skills

SEND experience

Autism support

Patient & resilient

Strong communication

Behaviour management

Safeguarding

Team player

Personal care (beneficial)

Job description

London/ temporary / £90 - 100 per day Depending on experience

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs?

Do you have experience working with autism, learning difficulties, communication needs or complex needs?

Are you a patient, caring and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant who can build positive relationships with pupils?

TeacherActive are recruiting for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist SEND setting in Greenwich.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a range of additional needs and may work on a 1:1 basis, within small groups or alongside the class teacher. You will help pupils access learning, develop communication and independence, manage behaviour positively and work closely with teachers and other professionals to support individual education and care plans.

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• Experience working with autism, learning difficulties or complex needs
• A patient, caring and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
• A good understanding of safeguarding
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Personal care experience would be beneficial

In return, you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7
• CPD courses and certificates through our My-Progression brand
• Market-leading rates of pay
• A variety of SEND opportunities
• Support from experienced education consultants
• Referral scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend. Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of tax and National Insurance, with no admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.