SEN Teaching Assistant - September. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

TimePlan Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant in Bexley to support children with special educational needs. Responsibilities include working one-on-one and in group settings, assisting during the school day, and supervising behaviour. The role comes with training in interventions, such as Team Teach, and offers the chance to work with a supportive team. Ideal candidates are calm, proactive, and committed for at least 2-6 months. Position offers excellent pay and potential for a permanent contract.

Benefits

Free SEND workshop

Free Team Teach Training

Excellent rates of pay

Opportunity of a permanent contract

Valuable classroom experience

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children or young adults with SEND is desirable but is not essential.
• Ability to engage and support pupils.
• Available 5 days a week and able to commit to at least 2-6 months.

Responsibilities

• Support students one-on-one and in groups throughout the school day.
• Assist during specialist mentoring sessions and break times.
• Supervise pupils' behaviour and provide personal care if needed.

Skills

Calm and empathetic

Good behaviour management

Proactive

Job description

• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Full time
• ASAP Start
• Long term
• Team Teach Training
• Bexley

Time Plan Education are recruiting an SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with SEN.

As a Specialist Teaching Assistant, you will support students either one-on-one or in group settings throughout the school day. You will work with children aged 11-19 who have identified SEN needs. Your role will involve supporting pupils in the classroom, participating in specialist mentoring sessions, and assisting during some break times. Some students may exhibit more challenging behaviours, and the school will provide training in effective interventions and strategies. As a key member of the child's support team, you will collaborate closely with the SENCO, senior management, and external professionals such as therapists, healthcare providers, and CAMHS.

The school is an SEN school in the Bexley area, which is known for its dynamic team and supportive SLT.

Job Responsibilities

• Comfortable supporting pupils with various Learning Difficulties and EAL.
• Ability to engage and support pupils.
• Assist with personal care if needed.
• Supervising pupils' behaviour.

Benefits to you

• Free SEND workshop.
• Free Team Teach Training.
• Excellent rates of pay.
• School based in Greenwich Area
• Valuable classroom experience.
• Full-time
• Opportunity of a permanent contract.
• Full registration completed remotely online.
• School Hours 8.30am-4pm.

Job Requirements

• Experience in supporting children or young adults with SEND is desirable but is not essential.
• Calm and empathetic.
• Proactive
• Good behaviour management.
• Valid DBS registered with the online update service or be willing to apply for a new one.
• Available 5 days a week and able to commit to at least 2-6 months.

If you would like more information or would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV today.

Timeplan Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years and complete our online application followed by a video or face-to-face interview. Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.