Special Needs Teaching Assistant

UCM Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SEN school in Hackney is seeking a Special Needs Teaching Assistant to provide support for primary pupils dealing with autism and SEMH needs. This long-term position offers opportunities for performance-based permanency and includes perks like holiday pay, free training, and dedicated support from experienced consultants.

Benefits

Holiday pay

Pension available

Free training courses

Salary review after 12 weeks

Continual support from experienced consultants

Qualifications

• At least 3 months’ experience supporting special and additional needs.
• Background or keen interest in Psychology and Mental Health.

Responsibilities

• Support semi-formal pathway of primary pupils with autism and SEMH needs.
• Assist in managing associated behavioural challenges.

Skills

Experience with autism

Experience with SEMH needs

Psychology interest

Therapeutic Intervention interest

Job description

A SEN school in Hackney is looking for a Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to support their semi-formal pathway of primary pupils with autism, SEMH (social emotional mental health) needs with associated behavioural challenges. Graduates are welcome to apply!

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, SEMH (social emotional mental health) needs with associated behavioural challenges.

· A background and/or keen interest in Psychology, Mental Health and Therapeutic Intervention.

Perks of working through UCM:

· Holiday pay and pension available

· Free training courses provided

· Salary review after 12 weeks

· Continual support from our team of experienced consultants

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.