Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Affinity Workforce; London Borough of Redbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Workforce is seeking a committed learning support assistant to join a Special Educational Needs school in London. The role involves supporting children in various aspects of the curriculum and requires a versatile, positive individual with experience working with children with additional needs. Competitive daily pay and professional development training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive daily wage

Dedicated consultant support

Free safeguarding training

CPD courses for professional development

Referral bonuses

PAYE or Umbrella pay scheme options

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in various curriculum aspects required.
• Experience with children with Autism and speech and language difficulties valued.

Responsibilities

• Support children both academically and socially, individually and in groups.
• Encourage positive behavior and aid children's learning processes.

Skills

Understanding of how children learn

Excellent literacy skills

Excellent numeracy skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience supporting children with additional needs

Team player

Flexible attitude

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic person to join the future development of a Special Educational Needs school working with Affinity Workforce, based around E17, IG8, and RM3, with high standards of behaviour and achievement.

We are seeking to appoint a keen and committed learning support assistant to support our children, including individuals and groups, both academically and socially.

The successful applicant:

• Will understand how children learn.
• Have experience supporting children in all aspects of the curriculum.
• Will be a team player, as well as using their initiative.
• Have excellent literacy, numeracy, and communication skills.
• Have experience working with children with a range of additional needs, including Autism and speech and language difficulties, both in small groups and 1:1.
• Have a positive approach and be flexible to the demands of the job.

Benefits of working with Affinity Workforce:

• You will be paid a competitive daily wage based on your experience.
• A dedicated consultant will support you with any questions and concerns.
• Support in writing CVs and job applications.
• £200 for any successful referral of teachers and £100 for teaching assistants.
• You will receive free, up-to-date safeguarding training.
• Training workshops and CPD courses for professional development.
• The option of working under a PAYE or Umbrella pay scheme.

Affinity Workforce is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All temporary workers are expected to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment check, including references, health checks, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check, and checks against the appropriate barred list. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Affinity Workforce operates in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are UK residents and eligible to work here. Due to high application volume, we may not contact all applicants. If you do not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your details on file for future opportunities.