SEN Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a community-focused primary school in Greenwich for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant. This role involves providing essential 1 to 1 support for a child with Special Educational Needs, specifically Autism and ADHD. You will be part of a passionate team committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment. With access to specialist areas and experienced staff, you will help the child thrive academically and socially. Join a welcoming school that values innovation and progress, and make a meaningful impact on a young learner's life.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with Autism and ADHD.
• Ability to work closely with experienced staff and adapt to classroom activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1 to 1 support for a child with SEN in year 3.
• Assist the child with behavior management and classroom activities.

Skills

Experience with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Caring attitude

Resilience

Education

Relevant experience in teaching or support roles

Job description

A popular, community-focused primary school in Greenwich is looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join their school from January to provide 1 to 1 support for a child in year 3.

The Role

In this SEN Teaching Assistant role, you will be supporting a pupil in year 3 with Special Educational Needs. The child has both Autism and ADHD and will need support with their behaviour as well as accessing activities in the classroom. The school is dedicated to supporting children with SEN, and you will work closely with experienced staff and have access to specialist areas to support the child.

The school is looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant with previous experience and a caring, resilient attitude. This role is offered on a full-time contract basis from January 2025.

The School

This welcoming primary school, part of a successful academy trust in Greenwich, offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a passionate and dedicated team. Located in Eltham, the school is easily accessible by car, train, or local bus links, making it convenient for staff from surrounding areas. The school benefits from an experienced and committed senior leadership team who are driving forward significant progress and innovation.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.