SEN Teaching Assistant - Reading

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading mainstream primary school in Reading is urgently seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with complex needs, including Autism and ADHD. This role provides invaluable experience for aspiring teachers, linking directly to their teacher training programme. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience with special educational needs. The position offers a one-year contract with competitive daily pay and the potential for professional development.

Benefits

Opportunity for Teacher Training Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a challenging SEN environment is a must.
• Understanding of Autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other SEN.
• Ability to manage behaviours effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support individual needs of SEN children.
• Use effective behaviour management strategies.
• Contribute to a teacher training environment.

Skills

Experience with Special Educational Needs

Behaviour Management Strategies

Education

Degree or Level 3 Qualification

GCSE in Maths and English graded C or above

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Reading - ASAP Start

Complex Needs SEN TA in Mainstream School

£89 - £95 per day dependent on experience

An excellent Mainstream Primary School based in Reading are looking for a SEN teaching assistant to join them ASAP. This is an opportunity to work with a group of SEN children with either or a combination of Autism, ADHD and social/emotional mental health issues. A one year contract is on offer and the school require someone with experience in and understanding of a challenging but rewarding SEN teaching assistant position like this.

The Primary school would like to meet candidates who have a degree or level 3 and who have some experience working with Special Educational Needs e.g. Autism, ADHD, dyslexia. This role will entail a variety of responsibilities and will offer excellent experience for the teaching assistant appointed. Minimum standards will include Maths and English at GCSE graded C or above.

SEN Teaching Assistant

Complex Needs, Physical Disability and Personal Care

Reading

£89-£95 per day (DOE)

ASAP Start

*Experience with SEN is required*

There are SEN children within each class and your role will be to support their individual needs. The needs include ADHD, ASD, global delay, SEMH, physical and behavioural challenges. Experience working with one or more of these is ideal for this role. The successful teaching assistant will be able to use effective behaviour management strategies to monitor and diffuse difficult situations.

This is a fantastic platform for aspiring teachers to gain valuable experience in preparation for completing their teacher training the following year. This is a teacher training school meaning that successful TAs can consequently be enrolled on to the School’s Direct Teacher Training Programme.

SEN Teaching Assistant in Reading - ASAP Start