Sen Teaching Assistant - FT

CASSIDY RECRUITMENT LTD; City Of London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Cassidy Recruitment Ltd is assisting two specialist SEN schools in East London to recruit enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants. The roles involve providing tailored support to students with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs, and may include 1:1, small group, or classroom-based assistance.

You will work alongside teachers and SENCOs to create a safe, inclusive learning environment and help students develop independence, communication and confidence.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people with SEN, learning disabilities or autism is desirable.
• Experience in SEN schools or care/support work would be beneficial.
• Patient, compassionate and understanding approach.
• Reliability, flexibility and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support as needed.
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and lesson delivery.
• Support students with autism and communication difficulties.
• Promote independence, confidence and social development.

Skills

SEN experience

Patience and empathy

Strong communication

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistants required for a SEN school in East London.

We are currently working with two specialist SEN schools across East London who are looking to recruit enthusiastic, compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join their teams.

Our partner schools support both primary and secondary aged students with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and additional special educational needs.

With multiple opportunities available, we are looking for individuals who are passionate about education and making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people.

About the Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside teachers and other education professionals to provide tailored support to students with a range of special educational needs.

Providing 1:1 support, small group support or classroom-based assistance, depending on the needs of the students and school.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting either primary and secondary-aged students with learning disabilities and additional needs.

• Providing individualised 1:1 and small group support.

• Assisting teachers with classroom activities and lesson delivery.

• Supporting students with autism, communication difficulties and complex needs.

• Encouraging independence, confidence and social development.

• Supporting students with emotional regulation and behaviours that may challenge.

• Helping to create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.

• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and other education professionals.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN, learning disabilities or autism is desirable.

• Experience within SEN schools and care or support work would be beneficial.

• A patient, compassionate and understanding approach.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Confidence supporting students with a range of complex needs.

• Reliability, flexibility and a positive attitude.

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people to achieve their potential.

Opportunities Available

• Full-time opportunities.

• Long Term Contract positions.

• 1:1 and 2:1 support.

• Long term placements and ongoing opportunities.

Safeguarding: All appointments are subject to relevant safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.