SEND Teaching Assistant

Complete Classroom Services Ltd; Croydon; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to join their supportive team in Croydon. This role offers a long-term, full-time opportunity working with children with Autism and communication needs in a primary and secondary SEN school environment. Ideal candidates will possess a background in psychology and have a passion for fostering pupil development. If you are enthusiastic, patient, and eager to make a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs, this position is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team committed to providing exceptional support and guidance to students.

Qualifications

• Experience with ASD and SLCN is essential for this role.
• A background in psychology is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Planning tailored 1:1's and group sessions for pupils.
• Creating a stimulating learning environment and encouraging pupil development.

Skills

SEND experience with children who have Autism (ASD)

Ability to build trusting relationships

Experience with speech language and communication needs (SLCN)

Education

Degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Teaching Assistant

Long-term full-time positions

Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Pay: £88 - £100

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Croydon

We are looking for SEND Teaching Assistants to work in Primary and Secondary SEN Schools in the Croydon borough. We are eager to speak to SEND Teaching Assistants with a background and/or degree in psychology or a related field. You'll be working with ASD pupils who have barriers to their communication. Experience with non-verbal children would be beneficial but not essential.

We're on the lookout for individuals who are eager to learn, enthusiastic, and patient. This is a fantastic opportunity as you will be joining a supportive, exciting, and dedicated team.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Planning tailored 1:1's and group sessions.
2. Working with experienced TA's to encourage pupil development.
3. Creating a stimulating learning environment.
4. Demonstrating flexibility and the ability to quickly solve problems.

Qualifications and Skills:

1. SEND experience with children who have Autism (ASD) is essential.
2. Experience with speech language and communication needs (SLCN), especially non-verbal pupils, is desirable but not essential.
3. Ideally have a background and/or degree in psychology or a related field.
4. Ability to build trusting relationships.

Application Process:
If you are a proactive individual who is passionate about supporting SEN and meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience.

Safeguarding:
Complete Classroom Services are highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau) and undergo due diligence checks on social media use.

All school-based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.