Special Needs Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

Reeson Education is seeking an experienced Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Southfields. The role supports Reception-aged children with SEN, offering 1:1 and small-group assistance to help access learning and develop communication, confidence and independence.

The ideal candidate will have prior SEN experience, with EYFS/Reception exposure preferred, and a patient, calm, nurturing approach.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN is essential.
• Experience within EYFS, Reception or an Early Years setting would be highly desirable.
• Confident supporting children with a variety of additional needs.
• Patient, calm and nurturing in their approach.
• Comfortable providing individualised support according to each child's needs.
• Reliable and able to commit to a full-time position from October.
• Passionate about helping children with SEND make progress.

Responsibilities

• Support Reception-aged children with a range of SEN and additional needs.
• Provide a mixture of 1:1 and small-group support.
• Help children access learning and play-based EYFS activities.
• Support children's communication, social interaction and emotional development.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive engagement.
• Adapt activities and resources according to individual needs.
• Support behaviour and emotional regulation where required.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and other support staff.
• Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive Early Years environment.
• Assist with children's personal care where required.

Job description

A welcoming mainstream primary school in Southfields are looking for an experienced and committed Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join their Reception team on a full-time basis from October.

The successful Special Needs Teaching Assistant will work with Reception-aged children with a variety of special educational needs, providing both individual and small-group support to help pupils access learning, develop their communication and build confidence and independence.

Previous experience supporting children with special educational needs is essential for this position.

The Special Needs Teaching Assistant Role

• Support Reception-aged children with a range of SEN and additional needs.
• Provide a mixture of 1:1 and small-group support.
• Help children access learning and play-based EYFS activities.
• Support children's communication, social interaction and emotional development.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive engagement.
• Adapt activities and resources according to individual needs.
• Support behaviour and emotional regulation where required.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and other support staff.
• Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive Early Years environment.
• Assist with children's personal care where required.

The Ideal Special Needs Teaching Assistant

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN is essential.
• Experience within EYFS, Reception or an Early Years setting would be highly desirable.
• Confident supporting children with a variety of additional needs.
• Patient, calm and nurturing in their approach.
• Comfortable providing individualised support according to each child's needs.
• Reliable and able to commit to a full-time position from October.
• Passionate about helping children with SEND make progress.

A Rewarding SEN Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Special Needs Teaching Assistant who enjoys working with younger children and wants to make a genuine difference during the crucial early stages of their education.

The school is looking for someone who can bring experience, patience and consistency to the role and become a valued member of the Reception and SEN team.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%