SEN Teaching Assistant

Melbury; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the education sector is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This role involves working closely with students with special educational needs, fostering a nurturing environment where every child feels valued. With a focus on personal development and academic progress, you will play a crucial role in enabling access to learning and supporting behavioural management. The position offers a comprehensive induction program, opportunities for career progression, and a collaborative atmosphere with like-minded colleagues. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

On-site gym

Weekly CPD

Career progression opportunities

Comprehensive induction programme

Extensive staff wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Secure cycle storage

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEN students.
• Strong behavioural management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and behaviour in lessons.
• Assist the teacher with resources and classroom management.
• Work with pupils 1-1 or in small groups.

Skills

Behavioural Management

SEN Experience

Compassion

Patience

Determination

Education

Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

Whatley Campus Melbury College is a new SEN school in a leafy corner of Raynes Park, London. We opened in September 2022 and we’re proud to support students with high functioning autism and moderate learning needs.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate Teaching Assistant who is ambitious in creating a learning culture in which our pupils will feel valued and safe.

Personal attributes

• Have a passion for working with young people and their families
• Have a genuine desire to improve the lives of some of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable young people in London
• Have previous experience working with SEN students and strong behavioural management skills
• Want to work with like-minded colleagues who put children at the centre of everything they do
• Consider yourself to be patient, compassionate, determined, kind, rigorous and hard-working
• Believe that education is about facilitating academic progress, personal development and life skills in a nurturing, structured environment
• Actively seek out ways to improve your practice
• Want to learn from children, as well as enable them to learn from you

In return, we can offer you:

• A wonderfully supportive family of teaching, support, therapy and admin staff
• No more than 10 students in a class
• Young people who want to be in school and enjoy their time with us
• Supportive parents
• A huge building, redesigned and fully renovated to our specific requirements
• New, bespoke SEN facilities and resources
• On-site parking and secure cycle storage
• On-site gym (after school hours)
• A comprehensive induction programme for all new staff
• An extensive staff wellbeing programme
• A train station 5 minutes’ walk away (Wimbledon Chase)
• Weekly CPD
• Career progression within Whatley as we continue to grow, and across Melbury College

Successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Working as a Teaching Assistant supporting learning and behaviour in lessons and unstructured times, fulfilling all duties as required by SLT
• Enable access to learning for pupils
• Assist the teacher in the preparation of resources and the management of pupils and the classroom
• Supervise external/internal examinations
• Work with pupils 1-1 or in small groups with regard to SEN needs, behaviour and learning
• To keep abreast of and share up-to-date theoretical knowledge and application in SEN to ensure pupils’ specific needs are met

Salary & Benefits

Working hours: (39 weeks a year – 35 hours per week)

Location

Whatley Campus
Whatley Avenue
Raynes Park
London
SW20 9NS

Please complete the application form or apply through TES .

Early applications are advised as the College reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process.

If you are interested in learning more, we welcome visits and telephone calls from prospective candidates. Please contact our HR Officer, Osita Afam, [e-mail] or call us on 0203 011 4551 for more information.

Equal opportunities

Melbury College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS, reference checks and online checks. We reserve the right to close the position early for the right candidate.