SEN Teaching Assistant

Waltham Forest; Walthamstow; Presencial; GBP 19.000 - 22.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Waltham Forest SEN School in Southeast London is seeking a passionate and resilient part-time SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team for the academic year. You will work closely with pupils aged 2-19 with autism, severe learning difficulties and complex communication needs, providing personalised one-to-one and small-group support to access learning and build life skills.

You'll collaborate with experienced teachers and specialist professionals in a well-resourced, structured environment

Formación

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN is desirable.
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism or complex needs would be advantageous.
• Empathetic and understanding approach when supporting pupils with complex needs.
• Willing to learn and develop within a specialist SEN environment.

Responsabilidades

• Provide personalised one-to-one and small-group support to access learning.
• Help pupils develop independence and essential communication and life skills.
• Collaborate with teachers and specialist professionals in a structured SEN environment.
• Contribute to pupil wellbeing and progress through dedicated support.

Conocimientos

SEN experience

Autism/complex needs

Empathetic approach

Strong communication

Descripción del empleo

An Outstanding-rated specialist SEN school in Southeast, Waltham Forest are seeking a passionate and resilient part-time SEN Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team for the academic year. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with pupils with complex and profound additional needs, including Autism, severe learning difficulties and complex communication needs. You'll provide personalised one-to-one and small-group support, helping pupils access learning, develop independence and build essential communication and life skills. The school provides a highly structured, specialist environment with excellent resources and a strong focus on individual needs, wellbeing and progress. You'll work alongside experienced teachers and specialist professionals, contributing to a collaborative team committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for every pupil. If you're compassionate, patient and confident supporting children with complex needs, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference every day. Could this be the next SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity for you? Read on to discover more about the role and what the school has to offer.

PERSON SPECIFICATION- SEN Teaching Assistant

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN is desirable
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism or complex needs would be advantageous
• Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs
• Empathetic and understanding approach when supporting pupils with complex needs
• Adaptable and proactive attitude
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Able to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Willing to learn and develop within a specialist SEN environment

SCHOOL DETAILS - SEN Teaching Assistant

• Specialist SEN school supporting pupils aged 2-19
• Supports pupils with a range of complex additional needs
• Experienced and supportive leadership team
• Highly dedicated teaching and support staff
• Well-resourced specialist SEN environment
• Strong focus on individual pupil development and wellbeing
• Positive and nurturing learning environment
• Outstanding Ofsted-rated school
  £105 - £120 per day
• Full time, long-term contract
• Dedicated support from experienced teachers and specialist SEN professionals
• Access to specialist training and opportunities for ongoing professional development
• Valuable hands-on experience supporting pupils with complex needs in a specialist SEN environment