SEN Teaching Assistant

Chalk Education; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking passionate SEN Teaching Assistants for a vibrant SEND school in Tower Hamlets, London. The role involves supporting pupils with Autism and complex needs across primary and secondary classes. Ideal candidates will have experience with PECS or Makaton and a calm demeanour in challenging situations. This full-time position offers professional growth and competitive pay rates, with a commitment to safeguarding children's welfare.

Benefits

Continual professional development through online training

Competitive pay rates

Refer a friend bonus with £150 in vouchers

Qualifications

• Proven track record working with SEND pupils.
• Effectively manage challenging behaviour.
• Strong academic communication skills.
• Passionate about nurturing young minds.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with Autism, complex needs, and challenging behaviour.
• Work as a float teaching assistant across primary and secondary classes.
• Collaborate with supportive staff to safeguard children's welfare.

Skills

Experience with PECS

Makaton

Calm demeanour

Behaviour management strategies

Strong communication skills

Job description

School Overview
A SEND school in the heart of Tower Hamlets, E1, is seeking dedicated and passionate SEN Teaching Assistants to join their team ASAP. Catering to pupils aged between 2– 16 years old with ASD, complex needs, and challenging behaviour, this school provides a vibrant community where your impact truly matters.

Job Description:
This SEND School are looking for an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant with a genuine passion for working with ASD pupils to serve as float teaching assistants across their primary and secondary classes.
Experience with PECS or Makaton is highly desirable, though not essential. Most importantly, the ideal special needs teaching assistant will possess a calm demeanour, be adept at de-escalating challenging situations, and exhibit a proactive, can-do attitude. The successful SEN teaching assistant will play a crucial role in safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our children, collaborating closely with our supportive and dedicated staff.

Key Responsibilities:
• SEN Support: Assist pupils with Autism, complex needs, and challenging behaviour.
• Specialist Skills: Experience with PECS and Makaton is advantageous.
• Commitment: Full-time role, Monday to Friday.

About the School:
• Comprehensive Support: Serving children from KS1 to KS4.
• Professional Growth: Supportive leadership committed to your development.
• Modern Facilities: Located on beautiful grounds, just a 10-minute walk from the local station.

Requirements:
To be considered for this role, you will need:
• SEND Experience: Proven track record working with SEND pupils.
• Behaviour Management: Effective strategies for managing challenging behaviour.
• Literacy and Numeracy: Strong communication and academic skills.
• Passion for Education: A deep dedication to nurturing and educating young minds.
Additional requirements:
o References confirming suitability for role
o Commitment to Safeguarding
o Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service
o Eligibility to work in the UK
Benefits
- Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
- Continual professional development through online training
- Competitive pay rates related to your experience
- Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
- Refer a friend bonus with £150 in vouchers

About Chalk
At Chalk our direction, and long-term target, is to be the top specialist education agency out there, providing bespoke staffing solutions to schools and education provisions across the UK. We offer a personal service to all of our candidates, listening to your individual needs and taking into account your special requirements.
We recruit SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) staff for both mainstream schools, Special Needs Schools and alternative provisions, filling short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies. If you are looking for an honest, professional and committed attitude, then give Chalk a chance to earn your trust.
For more info please contact Sade Akintola on 0203 657 8329.

The Legal Bit
Chalk is an education recruitment agency committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Chalk promotes equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers, and applicants. We follow new GDPR laws to ensure the protection and privacy of your data.