SEN Teaching Assistant: Empower Learning & Confidence

Supply Desk; St Albans; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payments

Refer a friend scheme

Safeguarding training

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Supply Desk are currently recruiting for a dedicated, patient and caring SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive school in the London Colney area. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and helping them overcome barriers to learning.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers, SENCOs and wider support staff to provide tailored support to individual pupils, helping them access the curriculum,

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs
• Understanding of SEN needs and effective support strategies
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Calm, patient and consistent approach to positive behaviour management
• Genuine passion for education and supporting children and young people
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding
• Experience in a primary or secondary school is desirable

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs
• Support pupils with needs including ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and SEL needs
• Assist pupils in accessing the curriculum and engaging positively with classroom activities
• Develop positive and trusting relationships with pupils, supporting their confidence and independence
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and social development
• Monitor pupil progress, engagement and wellbeing and share observations with teachers and SENCOs
• Adapt support strategies and learning activities to meet individual pupil needs
• Encourage pupils to participate fully in learning and develop greater independence
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, parents/carers and external professionals
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment

Skills

1:1 & small-group support

SEN support experience

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Calm, patient approach

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

Supply Desk are currently recruiting for a dedicated, patient and caring SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive school in the London Colney area. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and helping them overcome barriers to learning.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers, SENCOs and wider support staff to provide tailored support to individual pupils, helping them access the curriculum,