SEN Teaching Assistant

Veritas Education Recruitment; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist autism and SEND school in West London. You will support pupils with autism and SEND with personalised activities and close collaboration with teachers.

We are seeking a patient, empathetic communicator who can support 1:1 and small groups, promote independence, and help pupils reach EHCP outcomes in a safe, inclusive environment. Term-time; full-time contract.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN, Autism or additional needs.
• Previous experience as a SEN TA, Teaching Assistant, LSA or similar is desirable.
• Patient, calm and empathetic approach with strong communication skills.
• Understanding of SEN support, behaviour management and differentiated learning.
• Experience with PECS, Makaton, visual supports or sensory strategies is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with Autism and SEND.
• Support learning through differentiated and personalised activities.
• Promote communication, social skills, emotional regulation and independence.
• Support positive behaviour and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Work with teachers and other professionals to support EHCP outcomes and individual needs.

Skills

SEN/Autism experience

TA/Support experience

Empathy & communication

SEN support knowledge

PECS/Makaton/Sensory strategies

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: West London, Chiswick
Contract Type: Full-Time (Term-Time Only)
Salary: 110 - 130 per day

About the Role

We are recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist autism and SEND school in West London. This is an excellent opportunity for a caring and experienced Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children and young people with Autism, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

You will work alongside teachers and support staff to help pupils develop academically, socially, emotionally and independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with Autism and SEND.


• Support learning through differentiated and personalised activities.


• Promote communication, social skills, emotional regulation and independence.


• Support positive behaviour and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.


• Work with teachers and other professionals to support EHCP outcomes and individual needs.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN, Autism or additional needs.


• Previous experience as a SEN TA, Teaching Assistant, LSA or similar is desirable.


• Patient, calm and empathetic approach with strong communication skills.


• Understanding of SEN support, behaviour management and differentiated learning.


• Experience with PECS, Makaton, visual supports or sensory strategies is advantageous.

What We Offer

• 110 - 130 per day, depending on experience.


• Full-time, term-time-only position.


• Experience within a specialist autism and SEND setting.


• Supportive working environment and professional development opportunities.


• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils' learning and development.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'