SEN Teaching Assistant

REESON Education; Padham's Green; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

REESON Education is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with SEMH in a Barking & Dagenham primary setting. The role involves 1:1 support and assisting a class of up to 8 pupils across English, Maths, ICT, Science and PSD, with a focus on building confidence and engagement.

The ideal candidate will be energetic, enthusiastic and capable of effective communication with teachers, parents and support staff, with training in de-escalation and safeguarding welcomed to ensure a safe

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with SEMH.
• Ability to work 1:1 with pupils.
• Excellent communication with teachers and parents.
• Energetic and enthusiastic approach.
• Training in de-escalation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support 1:1 with students at KS4.
• Assist subject teacher in small groups up to 8 students.
• Help deliver English, Maths, ICT, Science and PSD curricula.
• Foster social and personal development.
• Support safeguarding and classroom routines.

Skills

Motivating students

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

De-escalation techniques

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - SEMH

• SEMH Teaching Assistant
• Barking & Dagenham
• Full Time Position
• Long Term Contract
• Start ASAP

The School

Based in the heart of Barking, this 'good' rated primary school is seeking a LSA to work with children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH).The school is based across 2 sites, split into a KS2 pupil referral unit and a KS2 pupil referral unit, with both sites housing a division for students with SEMH.

The Role

This fantastic Barking school is looking for a teaching assistant to work 1:1 with students at key stage 4 who may require additional support in their lessons. You would be assisting the subject teacher in a class of up to 8 students. The students will be following a curriculum of English, Maths, ICT, Science and Personal and Social Development (PSD) in addition to being offered a range of vocational and non-vocational subjects. At this level, the pupils are working below the national average and so you would need to be supportive, energetic and enthusiastic in order to help the students reach their potential.

The Candidate

As a member of support staff, you would need to motivate students, boost self-esteem and promote the social and personal development in pupils around the school. The successful candidate must display excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with students, teachers, parents/carers and other support staff, and having a good sense of humour would be beneficial. Prior experience in working with children with challenging or disruptive behaviour would be desirable although the school does train all staff in de-escalation techniques and Team Teach.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert.