Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)

UCM Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and diverse SEN school in Merton is seeking a dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to provide essential support to a non-verbal pupil in KS3. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a child's learning journey, utilizing sensory cues and PECs to foster engagement. With the potential for a long-term position leading to permanency based on performance, this is a fantastic chance to contribute to the educational development of children with special needs. Join a supportive environment where your skills and passion for helping others can truly shine.

Benefits

Holiday pay

Pension

Free training courses

Salary review after 12 weeks

Continual support from experienced consultants

Qualifications

• Mindful experience supporting special needs, especially ESOL and SEMH.
• Background or keen interest in Psychology and Mental Health.

Responsibilities

• Support a non-verbal pupil in KS3 on a 1:1 basis.
• Engage with sensory cues and PECs to facilitate learning.

Skills

Supporting special and additional needs

Experience with ESOL

Experience with SEMH

Interest in Psychology

Interest in Mental Health

Interest in Therapeutic Intervention

Job description

A diverse SEN school in Merton is looking for a Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to support a pupil in KS3 on a 1:1 basis who is non-verbal, engaging well with sensory cues and PECs.

Position details:

1. Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to start ASAP
2. Long-term with the scope to go permanent, based on your performance
3. Hours are 8:30am-4:00pm

The successful Special Needs Teaching Assistant will have:

1. At least 3 months’ experience supporting special and additional needs, especially ESOL (English as a Second Language), SEMH (social emotional mental health), and associated behavioural needs.
2. A background and/or keen interest in Psychology, Mental Health, and Therapeutic Intervention.

Perks of working through UCM:

1. Holiday pay and pension available
2. Free training courses provided
3. Salary review after 12 weeks
4. 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. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff to share this commitment.