SEN Teaching Assistant: Impactful SEND Support

TeacherActive; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily rate £90-£100

CPD courses

24/7 consultant support

Referral scheme £100

Job summary

TeacherActive are recruiting for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist SEND setting in Greenwich. The role involves supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism and complex needs, on a 1:1 basis, within small groups or alongside the class teacher.

You will help pupils access learning, develop communication and independence, manage behaviour positively and work closely with teachers and other professionals to support individual education plans.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Experience working with autism, learning difficulties or complex needs.
• A patient, caring and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence supporting pupils with challenging behaviour.
• A good understanding of safeguarding.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Personal care experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of additional needs to access learning.
• May work 1:1, in small groups or with the class, under the teacher's guidance.
• Help pupils develop communication and independence.
• Manage behaviour positively and consistently.
• Collaborate with teachers and other professionals to support education and care plans.

Skills

SEND experience

Autism support

Patient & resilient

Strong communication

Behaviour management

Safeguarding

Team player

Personal care (beneficial)

Job description

TeacherActive are recruiting for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist SEND setting in Greenwich. The role involves supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism and complex needs, on a 1:1 basis, within small groups or alongside the class teacher.

You will help pupils access learning, develop communication and independence, manage behaviour positively and work closely with teachers and other professionals to support individual education plans.