Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA). Job in Morden Education & Training Jobs

UCM EDUCATION; Tadworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SEN school in Merton is seeking a Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to support pupils with Autism and communication challenges. This long-term position offers the possibility of permanence based on performance, with typical hours from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. The ideal candidate will have experience in supporting special needs and a background in Psychology or related fields.

Qualifications

• At least 3 months experience supporting special needs.
• Background in Psychology or Mental Health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support a class of pupils with Autism and communication challenges.
• Assist with social and emotional mental health needs.

Skills

Support for special and additional needs

Experience with Autism

Understanding of SEMH

Interest in Psychology

Interest in Mental Health

Interest in Therapeutic Intervention

Job description

A SEN school in Merton is looking for a Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to support a class of pupils with needs inclusive of Autism (ASD) and communication challenges (SLCN).

Position details:

Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to start ASAP

Long-term and scope to go permanent, based on your performance

Hours are 8:30 am-4:00 pm

The successful Special Needs Teaching Assistant will have:

At least 3 months experience supporting special and additional needs, especially Autism, and SEMH (social emotional mental health) needs with associated behavioural challenges.

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

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.