SEN Teaching Assistant. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

Prospero Teaching; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a nurturing environment in a specialist school. This full-time role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. As part of a dedicated team, you will provide classroom support, assist with Individual Education Plans, and foster positive relationships with students. If you are committed to supporting vulnerable young people and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join us in making a difference today!

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with Autism and communication difficulties.
• Ability to manage challenging behavior effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher and assist in student learning activities.
• Implement Individual Education Plans for students.

Skills

Experience with Autism

Speech Language and Communication difficulties

Managing challenging behavior

Working with children and young people

Education

Valid and enhanced child or child and adult DBS check

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant Required in New Malden (South London) - Immediate Start

Prospero Teaching are currently recruiting for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join an Ofsted "Good" Special School. The position will involve providing classroom support to students in small groups and on a 1:1 basis, this will be a full-time, long-term position starting immediately.

About the school:
Melrose school is a specialist school catering for pupils aged 5-16 years all with EHCP's. Students have primarily Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs with some additional needs such as ADHD, Trauma or Speech and Language needs. Focusing on a nurturing environment working alongside CAMHS, Speech and Language therapists, Occupational therapists, educational psychologists, Social Workers and Mentors.

Daily Rate: 90 - 110
Location: New Malden (SW20)
Contract Type: Mon - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (Full-Time)
Start Date: Immediate
Duration: Long Term

The successful applicants will have:

• Previous experience working with Autism, Speech Language and Communication difficulties.
• Previous experience managing challenging behavior.
• Ideally experience working with children and/or young people.
• Valid and enhanced child or child and adult DBS check.

The role will consist of:

• Offering support to the class teacher.
• Providing support for individuals and groups of pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
• Assisting with the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans.
• Building good student-teacher rapport.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.