SEN Teaching assistant. Job in Hounslow Education & Training Jobs

Career Teachers; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for passionate individuals to join a primary autistic school as Teaching Assistants. This role involves providing essential learning support to children aged 4 to 11 with autistic spectrum disorders. You'll work closely with teaching staff to inspire pupils' understanding and promote their cognitive skills. The position offers a long-term contract with competitive daily rates, immediate start availability, and access to SEND-specific training courses. If you are eager to make a positive impact in children's lives, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free CPD accredited courses

Equal pay after 12-week qualifying period

Holiday pay included

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children on the autistic spectrum.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safeguarding of pupils within your care at all times.
• Collaborate with teaching and support staff for best outcomes.

Skills

Early years experience

Communication skills

Understanding of autism spectrum disorders

Education

Relevant teaching qualifications

Job description

Are you a Nursery Nurse looking to work in a school?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for teaching assistants to join a primary autistic school. The students are between 4 and 11 years old and have autistic spectrum disorders (ASD). Some students may also have additional sensory, physical impairments, or challenging behaviors.

As a Teaching Assistant at this autistic primary school, you will provide learning support to individuals and groups, supporting teaching staff. Your role will involve using various resources to inspire pupils' understanding, focusing on early communication, interaction, and cognitive skills vital for development and learning.

They are looking for candidates with early years experience or a passion for working with children on the autistic spectrum. Experience is not necessary.

Career Teachers offer a range of free CPD accredited SEND-specific courses to upskill suitable candidates.

• £90-£95 per day
• Long-term contract for 1 year
• Immediate start available

Responsibilities

• Ensure safeguarding of pupils within your care at all times
• Collaborate with teaching and support staff to achieve the best outcomes for students
• Promote independence, well-being, and good welfare among students

At Career Teachers, we are fully compliant with the Agency Worker Regulations, ensuring you receive equal pay and conditions after a 12-week qualifying period. Please ask for further details.

All quoted rates include 12.07% holiday pay.

Important Notice: To apply successfully, you must be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality, and integrity are central to our work. During the application process, you will need to:

• Attend an in-person interview
• Provide details for reference checks
• Provide an Enhanced DBS disclosure

We are committed to safeguarding children and young people. We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high volume, some enquiries may not receive individual responses. If you do not hear back within this time, your application was unsuccessful. We encourage you to apply for other positions in the future. Career Teachers is a recruitment agency advertising this vacancy on behalf of our client.