SEND Teacher Assistant

Aspire People; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant for a Waltham Forest school in East London. Start ASAP for an ongoing, long-term role supporting pupils with SEND, providing 1:1 and small-group help within a welcoming setting.

You will collaborate with class teachers and the SEND team to deliver tailored support, promote learning, and foster confidence and inclusion in the classroom.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND is desirable.
• Patient, compassionate and confident in supporting individual needs.
• Ability to build strong relationships with pupils.
• Calm and consistent when managing challenging behaviour.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, proactive and enthusiastic.
• Experience with Autism/ADHD/SEMH or complex learning needs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND.
• Support pupils with learning, development and engagement in lessons.
• Help manage behaviour and promote positive relationships.
• Support pupils' communication, social and emotional development.
• Implement individual learning and support strategies.
• Work with teachers and the SENCO to ensure appropriate support.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and life skills.
• Support a positive, inclusive and safe classroom environment.

Skills

SEND experience

1:1 support

Small-group support

Team player

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Waltham Forest

Location: Waltham Forest, East London

Role: SEND Teaching Assistant

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Ongoing, long-term

Pay: £90-£110 per day, depending on experience

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? We are currently looking for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in the Waltham Forest area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or someone with relevant childcare, youth work or care experience who is looking to develop their career within education.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and the school's SEND team to provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs. Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND
• Supporting pupils with their learning, development and engagement in lessons
• Helping to manage behaviour and promote positive relationships
• Supporting pupils with communication, social and emotional development
• Implementing individual learning and support strategies
• Working alongside teachers and the SENCO to ensure pupils receive appropriate support
• Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and key life skills
• Supporting a positive, inclusive and safe classroom environment

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for someone who is:

• Experienced working with children or young people with SEND (desirable)
• Patient, compassionate and confident in supporting individual needs
• Able to build strong, positive relationships with pupils
• Calm and consistent when managing challenging behaviourA strong communicator who works well as part of a team
• Reliable, proactive and enthusiastic
• Passionate about helping children reach their full potential

Previous experience with Autism, ADHD, SEMH or complex learning needs would be advantageous, although relevant transferable experience will also be considered.

Why Apply?

• Long-term opportunity within a supportive Waltham Forest school
• Opportunity to gain valuable SEND and classroom experience
• Potential for permanent employment
• Support from an experienced education recruitment team
• Competitive daily rates based on experience

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.