SEN Teaching Assistant -Islington

Ten 90 Recruitment Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking Behavioural Teaching Assistants for a Special Needs Secondary school in Islington, London. Candidates must have experience with various special needs, including Autism and Learning Difficulties, and should be adept at behavioural management and providing support to ensure positive student interactions. This full-time position offers a chance to work in an 'Outstanding' school with a focus on personalized teaching strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, preferably with special needs.
• Able to provide 1:1 interventions and general classroom support.
• Willingness to apply for a valid DBS if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students with varied special needs.
• Assist in managing behavioural challenges in the classroom.
• Work collaboratively with classroom teachers and staff.

Skills

Challenging Behaviour management

Experience with Special Needs

Emotional and social support

Personal care

Reliability and consistency

Job description

We are looking for strong Behavioural Teaching Assistants to work in a reputable Special Needs Secondary school based in Islington on a full-time long-term basis.

Successful candidates will have :

• Previous experience working with children (Preferably vulnerable / children with Special Needs) with mild / complex Autism, Learning difficulties, Challenging / aggressive behaviour, Down syndrome, ADHD, hyper‑mobility and more.
• Excellent Challenging Behaviour management.
• Be able to provide social, emotional and academic support to students whilst building positive working relationships.
• Be able to provide general classroom support whilst working alongside the classroom teacher.
• Be able to hold 1 : 1 interventions with students outside of the classroom.
• Be aware of individual needs and provide personalised support to meet the student's abilities.
• Be willing to provide personal care.
• Currently be holding a valid DBS or be willing to apply for one.
• Be available ASAP
• Consistency, reliability and a drive to succeed!

The school is a highly reputable Special Needs Secondary school, rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted, with a total of 84 pupils, who have severe Learning Difficulties and Special Needs aged between 11 to 19. The school thrives to ensure the diverse needs of their pupils are met by encouraging a personalised curriculum to meet each pupils' individual abilities. The school focuses on the below areas to ensure the best learning environment is present for their pupils :

• Social & Emotional (Feelings, behaviour, interaction)
• Cognition & Learning (Functional skills - English, Maths, Science, ICT)
• Communication & Interaction (Expressive communication - short sentences, single words, non‑verbal (use of Body language / facial expression / signing / pictures or symbols / objects)
• Sensory and Physical (Health needs / Engagement in physical activities / Sensory processing / Special diets / Puberty)
• Independence (Community access / travel training / Work placements / Personal Care)

The school is located in the heart of Islington just off the main high street, with many places to eat including great transport links, with the 2 closest underground stations being Angel and London Bridge.

If you are interested and feel that this role would be suitable for you, please hit "APPLY" and we will get back to you ASAP.

Thank you