SEN Teaching Assistant

Operam Limited; Royal Borough of Greenwich; Presencial; GBP 18 000 - 24 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Horizon Teachers is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Bexley on a long-term basis, supporting pupils in both mainstream and SEN classes with 1:1 and small-group support.

You will work with SEN teachers and support staff to adapt activities, support personal care when needed, and foster independence, social skills and self-esteem while building strong relationships with pupils and families.

Qualificações

• Experience supporting primary- or secondary-aged pupils with autism, Down syndrome, complex needs or physical disabilities.
• A patient, empathetic and reliable approach to both learning support and personal care.
• Someone who is flexible and happy to work across a range of year groups.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to work as part of a close-knit team.
• A genuine passion for helping children achieve their best every day.

Responsabilidades

• Supporting pupils from Reception up to Year 6 on a 1:1 and group basis to help them access learning and feel confident at school.
• Working alongside a team of SEN teachers and support staff, adapting activities and resources to suit individual needs.
• Supporting pupils with personal care when necessary.
• Encouraging independence, social skills and self-esteem.
• Building trusting relationships with pupils, staff and families.

Conhecimentos

Experience with autism/complex needs

Patience and empathy

Team player

Flexible

Communication skills

Formação académica

DBS clearance

QTS or equivalent for teaching roles

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Horizon Teachers are working with a primary school in Bexley, assisting in their search for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team on a long-term basis. This role involves supporting pupils across mainstream and SEN classes, particularly focusing on pupils with high needs on a 1:1 and group basis, building long-lasting relationships and assisting with all areas of learning throughout the day.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting pupils from Reception up to Year 6 on a 1:1 and group basis to help them access learning and feel confident at school.
• Working alongside a team of SEN teachers and support staff, adapting activities and resources to suit individual needs.
• Supporting pupils with personal care when necessary.
• Encouraging independence, social skills and self-esteem.
• Building trusting relationships with pupils, staff and families.

What we're looking for

• Experience supporting primary- or secondary-aged pupils with autism, Down syndrome, complex needs or physical disabilities.
• A patient, empathetic and reliable approach to both learning support and personal care.
• Someone who is flexible and happy to work across a range of year groups.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to work as part of a close-knit team.
• A genuine passion for helping children achieve their best every day.

Why join Horizon Teachers?

A friendly team of education specialists, many of whom are former teachers and teaching assistants themselves.

Personalised interview preparation and ongoing support throughout your placement.

This is our busiest year yet! We're placing more teachers and support staff than ever before.

We take the stress out of the process, with no endless application forms to complete.

Our staff love working with us! Check out our 4.8-star Google reviews.

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent