SEN Teaching Assistant

Reeson Education; Harrow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant in Harrow. The role involves supporting Key Stage 2 pupils with autism, promoting communication skills using PECS and Makaton. Ideal candidates will possess a background in SEN and be willing to engage in personal care tasks. Enthusiasm and a proactive attitude are essential, with training provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant with pupils who have Severe Learning Difficulties.
• Ability to work under initiative and with emotional intelligence.
• Prepared to provide personal care after training.

Responsibilities

• Assist Key Stage 2 pupils with autism in their academic and social development.
• Support communication development using PECS and Makaton.
• Collaborate with another SEN TA and a specialist SEN Teacher.

Skills

Experience with Autistic pupils

Knowledge of PECS

Knowledge of Makaton

Emotional intelligence

Ability to multitask

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

An 'Outstanding' SEN school in Harrow is looking for an experienced and approachable SEN Teaching Assistant for a position starting ASAP working with Autistic pupils.

SEN Specialist Teaching Assistant - Harrow

• SEN Specialist Teaching Assistant
• Harrow SEN School
• 'Outstanding' school
• Full time position
• Start ASAP

Role Information

For this position you will need to be an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant who has worked with pupils who either have Severe Learning Difficulties or who are on the autistic spectrum.

You will mainly be working with Key Stage 2 pupils who all have a diagnosis of autism and have significant delay in their academic and social ability. Many of these students have limited communication skills and as a result experience working with students who have speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) would be advantageous. This lovely Harrow SEN school uses PECS and Makaton in class to support the student's communication development.

You will be working in a class of 8 pupils alongside another experienced SEN TA and a specialist SEN Teacher. The children are lovely, very well behaved and enjoy school however you will need to be able to work under your own initiative, have emotional intelligence, be mindful of your tone of voice/choice of words and body language, have good concentration levels, the ability to multitask and bring energy and enthusiasm to the job.

The ideal candidate will have good ASD knowledge and some experience of PECS and Makaton but the key to the job is attitude and the school are very willing to train someone who shows passion and a willingness to get stuck in!

Please note that personal care (feeding and changing) is a part of the job and applicants who wouldn't be prepared to undertake these tasks after training will not be considered for the post.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%