SEN Teaching Assistant

Smart Teachers; London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a mainstream primary school in Fulham. The role involves supporting a child with Autism in a reception class, ensuring they can access the curriculum and develop social skills. The position is full-time for the academic year, starting in September, and offers excellent support and training opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE training for professional development

Generous refer a friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working in schools or with children in a similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Support a child with Autism on a 1:1 basis.
• Help the pupil develop social relationships.

Skills

Experience with phonics

Child support

Job description

Smart Teachers are recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a "Outstanding" mainstream primary school in Fulham.

About the role

• You will support a child who has Autism on a 1:1 basis in a reception class
• Pupil needs extra support to access the curriculum - you will need experience with phonics
• There will be a focus on helping the pupil develop social relationships with other students
• Role will start in September on a full time basis for the academic year

About the school

• "Outstanding" 2 form entry primary school in Fulham
• Supportive SENCO, will provide support in your role
• Trained speech and language therapist work with the school to support some students
• School provide additional training for successful candidates where necessary

Requirements

To be considered for the role of SEN Teaching Assistant you will:

• Be willing to obtain an enhanced child workforce DBS

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Have experience working in schools or with children in a similar setting

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Jovan Shand-Alridge on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).