SEND Teaching Assistant

Operam Limited; Kelvedon Hatch; Sur place; GBP 1 065 000 - 1 420 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Referral vouchers up to £300

Résumé du poste

Horizon Teachers are partnering with a Brentwood primary school to appoint a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to provide one-to-one support for a pupil with ASD.

This full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm, starting as soon as possible with the potential to continue into the next academic year.

You will work closely with the class teacher and SEND team to help the pupil access learning, build confidence and make progress both academically and socially.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or supporting children in an education setting.
• Experience supporting children with SEN, ideally ASD.
• A patient, calm and encouraging approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Confidence following individual support plans and behaviour strategies.
• A genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's wellbeing.

Responsabilités

• Provide one-to-one support for a pupil with ASD across the school day.
• Support the pupil with learning activities, routines and transitions.
• Help the pupil engage with lessons, follow instructions and stay on task.
• Use agreed strategies to support communication, regulation and positive behaviour.
• Work alongside the class teacher, SENDCo and other support staff.
• Support the pupil during breaktimes, lunchtimes and wider school activities where needed.
• Observe progress and share feedback with the class teacher.
• Help create a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment.

Connaissances

Teaching Assistant experience

SEN/ASD experience

Patience and calmness

Communication and teamwork

Plan and behaviour strategies

Safeguarding commitment

Description du poste

Role: SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Brentwood

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm

Pay: £450 to £600 per week

We are partnering with a friendly and inclusive primary school in Brentwood that is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide one-to-one support for a pupil with ASD. This is a full-time role starting as soon as possible, with the potential to continue into the next academic year.

The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and SEND team to help the pupil access learning, build confidence and make progress both academically and socially. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with experience supporting children with additional needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for a pupil with ASD across the school day
• Support the pupil with learning activities, routines and transitions
• Help the pupil engage with lessons, follow instructions and stay on task
• Use agreed strategies to support communication, regulation and positive behaviour
• Work alongside the class teacher, SENDCo and other support staff
• Support the pupil during breaktimes, lunchtimes and wider school activities where needed
• Observe progress and share feedback with the class teacher
• Help create a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or supporting children in an education setting
• Experience supporting children with SEN, ideally ASD
• A patient, calm and encouraging approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Confidence following individual support plans and behaviour strategies
• A genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's wellbeing

Why Horizon Teachers?

• We are currently having our busiest year and are placing more teachers and support staff than ever before
• Horizon Teachers can give you exposure to a wide range of roles across education
• Earn up to £300 in vouchers of your choice for successful referrals
• We are committed to making sure our staff are happy in their roles, as shown by our 4.8-star rated Google reviews
• Operam Education Group includes Provide Education, Teachers UK, Provision Recruitment, The Education Specialists, First for Education, Horizon Teachers and Key Stage Teacher Supply

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you will need an enhanced DBS check, and we will need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.