SEND Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Romford; Sur place; GBP 18 000 - 20 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Aspire People is currently seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Romford. This long-term, ongoing role starts ASAP and offers 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with additional needs.

You will work closely with class teachers and the school’s SEND team, helping pupils develop learning, communication and social skills while promoting a calm, inclusive classroom environment. Experience with SEND, autism or SEMH is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people with SEND (desirable).
• Patient, compassionate and confident in supporting individual needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Calm and consistent when managing behaviour.
• Strong communicator and team player.
• Reliable, proactive and enthusiastic.
• Experience with autism, ADHD, SEMH or complex needs is advantageous.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

SEND experience

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Description du poste

SEND Teaching Assistant - Romford

Location: Romford, Essex

Role: SEND Teaching Assistant

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Ongoing, long-term

Pay: £100-£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 Romford 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 behaviour
• A 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

If you are an enthusiastic and committed individual looking to make a genuine difference to the lives of children with SEND, we would love to hear from you.

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.