SEND Teaching Assistant — 1:1 & Small Group Support

TimePlan Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

TimePlan Education in London is recruiting Teaching Assistants for a specialist secondary SEND school in Bexley. You will work closely with class teachers and other professionals to support pupils with their learning, communication, independence and physical needs.

This hands-on role offers the opportunity to build strong relationships with pupils and make a genuine difference to their education and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Patient, caring and passionate about supporting children with SEND.
• Comfortable working with pupils with severe and complex needs.
• Willing to provide personal and intimate care when required.
• Able to adapt communication and support to individual pupils.
• Proactive and a team player across the school day.
• Experience with SLD, PMLD, Autism, physical disabilities or complex needs is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1, small-group and whole-class support to pupils with SEND.
• Supporting pupils with SLD, PMLD, physical disabilities, Autism, ADHD, SEMH and complex needs.
• Assisting pupils to access lessons and participate in learning activities.
• Adapting activities and resources to meet individual pupils' needs and abilities.
• Supporting pupils with communication and interaction, including limited or non-verbal communication.
• Encouraging pupils to develop independence, confidence and life skills.
• Providing personal care, including toileting and changing where required.
• Supporting pupils with mobility, moving and positioning in line with training and individual care plans.
• Supporting pupils during break times, lunchtimes, activities and trips.
• Following pupils' EHCPs, individual support plans and care plans.
• Working alongside teachers, therapists and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Promoting a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment and safeguarding.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Proactiveness

Job description

TimePlan Education in London is recruiting Teaching Assistants for a specialist secondary SEND school in Bexley. You will work closely with class teachers and other professionals to support pupils with their learning, communication, independence and physical needs.

This hands-on role offers the opportunity to build strong relationships with pupils and make a genuine difference to their education and quality of life.