SEN Teaching Assistant

Reeson Education; Swanley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-led SEN school in Swanley seeks a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support primary-aged students with complex needs and ASD. The role involves providing one-on-one assistance, promoting independence, and helping students engage in their learning. The ideal candidate will possess sensitivity, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

Benefits

On The Job Training

Small class sizes

Support and training offered weekly

Friendly well-run school

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with various SEN needs.
• Enjoyment of working with young people.
• Honest, hardworking, transparent with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils individually or in groups to access the curriculum.
• Promote inclusion by encouraging participation in learning activities.
• Use effective behaviour management strategies in line with school policy.

Skills

Sensitivity and understanding

Good organisational skills

Ability to build effective working relationships

Commitment to safeguarding

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant role

A community led SEN school are looking for a Teaching Assistant to work with primary aged students. These students all have a diagnosis of ASD with complex learning difficulties. You will be working with students from the ages of 8-19.

• Small class sizes
• On The Job Training
• Friendly well run school
• In class support
• Swanley location

The SEN Teaching Assistant Job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to work with primary aged students with complex needs and ASD. You will provide one-on-one support, helping students engage with their learning and develop independence, literacy and mathematics skills.

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant applicant will be given an exciting opportunity to work as a part of a fantastic school in Swanley where your energy and experience will be valued as you play an important part working each day towards the schools aim to meet the varied needs of its students.

As an SEN teaching assistant you will enjoy a high degree of job satisfaction as you have the opportunity to apply your skills to working with students ho need support building their independence as they navigate secondary school.

The School

• Based in Swanley this fantastic school is a friendly and well respected in the local community with students across the school ages 8-19.
• Pupils from Swanley and across surrounding areas who attend this school are offered a broad and balanced curriculum, that is tailored around an extensive knowledge of their learning difficulties and tailored to them.
• Support and training offered every week to further develop your knowledge and skills as an SEN teaching assistant for children with varied needs.
• You will be working with skilled Teachers and SEN Teaching Assistant's in a classroom environment

The SEN Teaching Assistant Responsibilities

• Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement
• Support with planning, preparation and resourcing for lessons
• Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities
• Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school's policy and procedures
• Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment

The SEN Teaching Assistant Applicant

The ideal SEN Teaching Assistant applicant will be have the following qualities:

• Enjoyment of working with young people
• Will have experience working with students with with various SEN needs
• Sensitivity and understanding, to help build good relationships with pupils
• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to safeguarding pupil's well-being and equality
• Honest, hardworking, transparent with a willingness to learn and develop
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults
• The ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

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.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%