Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)

Remedy Education; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a Full-time Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) in the London borough of Newham. The ideal candidate will support students with various SEMH-related needs and work closely with educational professionals. A degree in a related field is required, and prior experience with students is advantageous. This ongoing position offers a rewarding opportunity to shape the future of students with learning disabilities and mental health needs.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with students is ideal but not essential.
• Understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEN).

Responsibilities

• Support students in developing their social, emotional and cognitive skills.
• Liaise with teachers and professionals to ensure students are on track.
• Help create a progressive and welcoming learning environment.

Skills

Understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Empathy

Proactivity

Ambition

Education

Degree in a related field

Job description

Overview

Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)

Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 am

Ongoing position

London borough of Newham

97 - 115 per day

Social, emotional & cognitive support for students with various SEMH-related needs

Day to day

Supporting student/students in developing their social, emotional and cognitive skills

Liaising with the class teacher, SENCO & wider community professionals (e.g. Educational Psychologist) to ensure students are on track

Supporting the team in creating a progressive & welcoming learning environment

Working with student/students in various year groups with learning disabilities (Autism, ADHD) as well as Mental Health needs

About The School

Primary school located in the London borough of Newham

Tight-knit community and supportive team

Easily accessible by public transport + street parking offered close to the site

Holds a high conversion rate of graduates who started as SEN TAs to now practising Psychologists (e.g. Clinical, Educational etc)

Regular training e.g. Safeguarding, SEN Awareness etc

The ideal candidate for this Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)

• Academic individual - holds a degree in a related field
• Prior experience working with students (ideal but not essential)
• Understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• Empathetic, pro-active & ambitious (must)
• Aspiring to pursue a career in Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Counselling, Pastoral Work

If you are interested in the position as a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA), please apply through this job advert or by calling in directly TODAY and speaking with Aaron Deacon