SEN Teaching Assistant

Omega Personnel Limited; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join a respected SEN school in London as a Teaching Assistant. Ideal candidates will have experience with severe learning difficulties and will be passionate about making a difference in students' lives. This supply role can lead to a long-term placement for the right individual, contributing to a supportive school community and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students aged 11-19 with severe learning difficulties.
• Proactive approach to assist SEN students with individual needs.
• Required Enhanced DBS and eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist SEN students in daily activities to meet learning objectives.
• Work 1:1 with students and in small teams.
• Promote the welfare of children and safeguard their wellbeing.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

Experience in special educational needs

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant(s) who can work under pressure and use their own initiative to work in a busy SEN school environment.

The Role - SEN Teaching Assistant (Supply)

Candidate(s) for this SEN Teaching Assistant role, must have experience working with students aged between 11-19yrs who have severe and complex learning difficulties, including visual impairment, physical disabilities, autism and challenging behaviour, hearing impairments and multi-Sensory impairments.

Your job will be to be proactive and assist SEN students that struggle to perform daily activities due to their individual needs, working within a small team and 1:1 with them, ensuring they are able to meet their learning objectives.

The school

This SEN school is an outstanding maintained special school for pupils aged between 11-19yrs and have an innovative approach to learning. The school has an ongoing commitment to staff professional development and the opportunity to work within a truly inter-disciplinary team.

They offer a real sense of school community

Everyone within this School has a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, ensuring that they are protected from harm and expects all staff to share this commitment

Applicants will be required to apply for an Enhanced DBS through us. If you are new to the UK or resident under 5 years, you must have a visa that indicates you are eligible to work in the UK and have a police check from your country of origin.

Note: This role is on a day to day supply basis, which can lead to a long term role for the right applicant(s).

All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, health, and enhanced DBS checks in accordance with the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education Legislation.

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