SEN Teaching Assistants

Teaching Personnel; Enfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment company seeks a full-time support assistant to work with children requiring extra support in the classroom. The role involves close collaboration with teachers, following detailed guidelines to ensure students receive necessary assistance while promoting independence and social inclusion. The candidate should have relevant qualifications and experience, particularly with children who have special educational needs. This position offers valuable experience in a supportive educational environment.

Benefits

Good links to public transport

Discount on health membership (if permanent positions are offered)

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience working with children, preferably with SEN.
• Confidence in teaching material essential.
• Familiarity with the current curriculum and understanding student's support needs.

Responsibilities

• Work with children aged 4 to 19, providing support individually and in groups.
• Collaborate with class teacher to enhance student learning.
• Promote independence and social inclusion among students.

Skills

Implementing behavioral management strategies

Effective teaching approaches

Resourcefulness

Emotional management

Education

Level 2/3 qualification in supporting teaching and learning

Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education

Relevant childcare qualification

Job description

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About Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is the top educational recruitment company in the UK. It works with a variety of schools in the Greater London area, including primary, secondary, and specialised schools, to supply them with candidates who are skilled in their field and eager to learn more. Teaching Personnel guarantees that our candidates are suited for your school through meticulous screening and professional candidate matching.

About this role

Candidates will work with children aged 4 to 19. The school seeks a full-time support assistant with experience working with students requiring extra support within the classroom. The candidate should be able to work with minimal supervision, following detailed guidelines set by the learning mentor, who will hold regular meetings to discuss progress. The role involves collaborating with the class teacher to ensure students receive necessary support, promoting independence, and encouraging social inclusion. Candidates will work with students individually and in groups, assisting with planning and resource finding. You will join a welcoming, collaborative community focused on best practices and consistency across classrooms.

Job and Site Benefits

• Good links to public transport
• Discount on health membership (if permanent positions are offered)

Candidate Requirements

Applicants should have a Level 2/3 qualification in supporting teaching and learning, a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, or a relevant childcare qualification. A minimum of 1 full year of experience working with children, preferably with SEN children, including experience in planning and leading lessons under supervision. Candidates should be able to implement behavioral and emotional management strategies, demonstrate effective teaching approaches, and support pupils' achievement, including those with special educational needs. Confidence in teaching material and resourcefulness to help students feel a sense of achievement across various year groups are essential. Familiarity with the current curriculum and understanding students' support needs before class are also required.

Safeguarding and Application Details

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers must pass a satisfactory enhanced Child Workforce DBS check and reference checks. All applicants need appropriate qualifications and training. Please see the FAQ section on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This is a temporary position, with potential for permanence later. Teaching Personnel conducts safeguarding checks in line with DfE guidance, which may include online searches. We offer free child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have completed a valid enhanced DBS check, with full assistance provided.

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