SEND Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency is seeking a proactive SEND Teaching Assistant for an independent secondary school in Hounslow. This role aims to cultivate a supportive learning environment for students aged 11-16 with Autism and ADHD. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to inclusive education, classroom management, and have a background in working with SEND students.

Benefits

Dedicated team of consultants available 24/7

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD Courses and certificates

Market leading rates of pay

Referral Scheme up to £200

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant.
• Strong knowledge of working with children with Autism and ADHD.
• Commitment to educational development.

Responsibilities

• Support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
• Adapt teaching methods based on individual needs.
• Collaborate with educators to enhance student engagement.

Skills

Classroom management

Experience with SEND students

Education

Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

Do you have experience supporting young people as a Teaching Assistant?

Are you adaptable and flexible?

Do you have Knowledge of working with students with Highly Functioning Autism?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with an Independent Secondary School with their search for a SEND Teaching Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity for you to work with a warm and positive private school, who are focused on child engagement with a specific approach to children with Autism and ADHD traits. The school's specialist care, therapeutic services and curated curriculum helps to provide support for the students with complex learning difficulties. The independent school encourages the students aged 11 - 16 to develop both socially and emotionally in addition to academically. The ideal SEND Teaching Assistant will undertake the schools vision to cultivate a learning environment that embodies their values of collaboration, trust and ambition. You will show a strong commitment and a pro-active attitude towards the students education development and progression as they undergo their broad and balanced education.

The independent school are searching for the right SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team of strong and passionate educators focused on helping the students with their supported learning through personalised teaching and differentiated lessons based on the National Curriculum. The SEND Teaching Assistant must have a strong knowledge or experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, specifically Autism and ADHD.

As one of the UK's largest education agencies, we offer a range of in-house career progression for the Teaching Assistant, which demonstrates our commitment to providing quality staff. Our long-standing relationship with schools mean that we can find you the position that is right for you, giving you guidance and advice along the way. This Teaching Assistant role is an September start for a Long-Term position with an opportunity to go permanent. We help Teaching Assistants find their next role in a supportive school environment to help them progress in their teaching journey.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience with SEND students as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant
• Excellent classroom management
• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification, not a necessity
• DBS on the Update Service

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you're paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there's no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click 'APPLY NOW' and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.