SEND Teaching Assistant

Operam Limited; Romford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral vouchers

Job summary

Operam Limited is partnering with a friendly primary school in Havering to recruit a SEND Teaching Assistant for one-to-one pupil support with ASD. The role is full-time, starts ASAP, and runs Monday to Friday with 8:30am–4:00pm hours. Pay ranges from £450 to £600 per week, with potential extension into the next academic year.

The candidate will work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo and other staff, providing tailored support and helping the pupil stay engaged and safe throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or supporting children in education.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Teaching Assistant experience

SEN support (ASD)

Patience and calmness

Communication & teamwork

Job description

Role: SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Havering

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 Havering 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.

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.