SEND Teaching Assistant

Vision Teaching; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary school in Barking & Dagenham is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support children with autism. The role involves working closely with a supportive staff team, planning sensory activities, and fostering the development of SEN pupils. This full-time position offers a competitive salary based on experience and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development and training

Support for staff well-being

Competitive salary based on experience

Chance to impact children's early learning

Qualifications

• Experience working with ASD/SEMH pupils.
• Good understanding of behaviour management.
• Desirable: Experience with SEN children in a school.

Responsibilities

• Support SEN children on a 1:1 or small group basis.
• Encourage social, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Plan sensory based activities.

Skills

Understanding of Autism

Behaviour management

Planning sensory activities

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Social development encouragement

Emotional development encouragement

Cognitive development encouragement

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Barking & Dagenham

Position: SEND Teaching Assistant

Employment Type: Full Time

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

About Us:

Would you like to work in an Outstanding primary school

Are you committed to excellence for children

We are looking for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to work alongside a supportive staff team in a Barking & Dagenham Primary School. You would be working in an intervention class, working with groups and individual children. All the children have a diagnosis of autism. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have bags of resilience and some sensory experience to plan activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support SEN children on a 1:1 or small group basis.
• Understanding of Autism and challenging behaviour
• Have experience in planning sensory based activities
• Have good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Encourage social, emotional, and cognitive development.

Requirements:

• Qualifications: Level 3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent.
• Experience: Previous experience working with ASD/SEMH pupils
• Knowledge: Good understanding of behaviour management
• Desirable: Experience working with children with SEN in a school/ provision.

Why schools in Barking & Dagenham:

• Be part of schools that support staff well-being.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• A chance to make a significant impact on the early learning journey of children.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about supporting SEN pupils and meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you! Please send your CV over ASAP to Nurani at Vision Teaching. We will go through the registration process and get you ready to be shortlisted for this SEND Teaching Assistant role.