Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Ten 90 Recruitment Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Ten 90 Recruitment Group is seeking a dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant for a supportive SEN autism-focused school in Greater London. This full-time, long-term role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, and focuses on helping children with special educational needs.

You will support students with autism in the classroom, assist with tailored activities, help maintain engagement, manage behaviour positively, and provide one-to-one support when needed, including helping with personal

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience with children with special educational needs such as autism.
• Strong understanding of supporting children with additional needs.
• Patient, calm and resilient approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with autism in the classroom environment.
• Assisting the teacher with planning and delivering tailored activities.
• Helping students to stay focused and engaged with learning tasks.
• Managing behaviour in a positive and supportive manner.
• Providing one to one support when required.
• Encouraging communication and social interaction skills.
• Assisting with personal care where needed.
• Supporting transitions between activities throughout the day.

Skills

Experience with SEN

Autism understanding

Patient and resilient

Teamwork

Independent working

Job description

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join a supportive SEN autism focused school. This is a full time long term opportunity working Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 3.30pm.

The role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and has previous experience working within an SEN setting.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year experience working with children with special educational needs such as autism
• Strong understanding of supporting children with additional needs
• Patient calm and resilient approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

A trial day will be required to determine suitability for the role.

Daily Responsibilities

• Supporting students with autism in the classroom environment
• Assisting the teacher with planning and delivering tailored activities
• Helping students to stay focused and engaged with learning tasks
• Managing behaviour in a positive and supportive manner
• Providing one to one support when required
• Encouraging communication and social interaction skills
• Assisting with personal care where needed
• Supporting transitions between activities throughout the day

If you are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of children with SEN we would love to hear from you.