Sen Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; London; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 22.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

TeacherActive is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Haringey, North London, for an immediate start. You will support pupils with hearing impairments and SEND, using BSL to facilitate communication and promote inclusion.

The role is full-time and long-term, with a day rate of £95-£120 depending on experience and qualifications. You will work closely with teachers and support staff to help pupils reach their potential.

Formación

• British Sign Language (BSL) Level 2 qualification is essential.
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Experience supporting pupils with hearing impairments is desirable.
• Ability to adapt learning activities to meet individual pupil needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, caring and understanding approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Safeguarding and pupil wellbeing knowledge.
• Enhanced DBS via Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsabilidades

• Support pupils with hearing impairments and additional SEND.
• Use British Sign Language (BSL) to facilitate communication.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group learning support.

Conocimientos

BSL Level 2

Experience with SEND

1:1 support

Small-group support

Communication skills

Patience & adaptability

Educación

BSL Level 2 qualification

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Haringey, North London
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
Day Rate: £95 - £120 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with a British Sign Language (BSL) Level 2 qualification or above?

Do you have experience supporting children or young people with special educational needs, particularly those with hearing impairments and communication difficulties?

Are you a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a long-term opportunity within a welcoming and supportive specialist school in Haringey?

TeacherActive is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Haringey, North London, for an immediate start.

This is an exciting long-term opportunity offering £95 - £120 per day, supporting pupils with hearing impairments and additional special educational needs (SEND). The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will work closely with teachers and other support professionals to provide individualised learning support, promote effective communication and encourage pupils to develop confidence and independence.

The school is looking for a patient, enthusiastic and adaptable SEN Teaching Assistant who can confidently use British Sign Language (BSL) to support pupils in accessing the curriculum and participating fully in school life.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide both 1:1 and small-group support, adapting learning activities to meet individual needs and helping pupils overcome communication barriers. You will play an important role in creating an inclusive learning environment where every pupil feels supported, valued and encouraged to achieve their potential.

You will also work collaboratively with teaching staff and other professionals to support pupils' academic progress, emotional wellbeing, social development and communication skills.

• British Sign Language (BSL) Level 2 qualification or above - ESSENTIAL

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND

• Experience supporting pupils with hearing impairments - desirable

• Confidence using British Sign Language to support communication and learning

• A good understanding of different communication needs and learning difficulties

• Experience providing 1:1 and small-group support

• The ability to adapt learning activities to meet individual pupil needs

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• A patient, caring and understanding approach

• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

• Strong teamwork and organisational skills

• Confidence supporting pupils with additional learning and communication needs

• A professional, reliable and adaptable approach

• A strong understanding of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

• The right to work in the UK

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with hearing impairments and additional special educational needs

• Use British Sign Language (BSL) to facilitate effective communication

• Provide 1:1 and small-group lea