Sen Teaching Assistant - FT

CASSIDY RECRUITMENT LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

SEN Teaching Assistants required for a SEN school in East London. Cassidy Recruitment Ltd is partnering with two specialist SEN schools seeking energetic, compassionate TAs to support students with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs.

Role involves 1:1 and small-group support, assisting teachers with lessons, and helping create a safe, inclusive learning environment. Opportunities across primary and secondary levels with DBS checks and safeguarding guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people with SEN, learning disabilities or autism is desirable.
• Patient, compassionate and understanding approach is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Reliable, flexible and positive attitude to support students.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEN.
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and lesson delivery.
• Support students with autism, communication difficulties and complex needs.
• Encourage independence, confidence and social development.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment and work with SENCOs.

Skills

SEN experience

Patience & empathy

Strong communication skills

Reliability & flexibility

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

We are recruiting for multiple positions across our network of specialist schools, including:

• 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.