Special Needs Teaching Assistant

UCM Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized educational placement agency in Greater London is seeking a Special Needs Teaching Assistant to support a class of pupils with Autism and communication challenges. This long-term position may become permanent based on performance, with working hours from 8:30am to 4:00pm. The ideal candidate has experience in supporting special needs and a background in Psychology or Mental Health.

Qualifications

• At least 3 months experience supporting special and additional needs, especially Autism and SEMH.
• A background and/or keen interest in Psychology, Mental Health, and Therapeutic Intervention.

Responsibilities

• Support a class of pupils with needs including Autism and communication challenges.
• Work closely with children with social emotional mental health needs.

Skills

Experience with Autism

Experience with SEMH

Background in Psychology

Job description

A SEN school in Merton is looking for a Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to support a class of pupils with needs inclusive of Autism (ASD) and communication challenges (SLCN).

Position details

• Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to start ASAP
• Long‑term and scope to go permanent, based on your performance
• Hours are 8:30am-4:00pm

The successful Special Needs Teaching Assistant will have

• At least 3 months experience supporting special and additional needs, especially Autism, and SEMH (social emotional mental health) needs with associated behavioural challenges.
• A background and / or keen interest in Psychology, Mental Health, and Therapeutic Intervention.

If this sounds like you, please apply with your CV today!

UCM Education specialises in placing teachers and support staff in schools and nurseries throughout the UK. Due to the number of applications, we receive for job posts, we cannot contact all unsuccessful applicants. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment