Special Needs Teaching Assistant | SEND Support in Dulwich

Philosophy Education

City Of London

On-site

GBP 19,003 - 21,217

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing SEND training

Supportive consultants

Job summary

Philosophy Education in the United Kingdom is seeking Special Needs Teaching Assistants to support pupils in a Dulwich secondary school. You will work 8:30am–4:00pm, Monday to Friday, on full-time and flexible cover roles, with pay £103–£115 per day (Umbrella) and a focus on learners with visual, physical and communication needs.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, promoting emotional regulation, encouraging independence and social interaction, and collaborating with teachers

Qualifications

A caring, patient, and professional approach.
Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to obtain one).
Two professional references covering the past two years.

Responsibilities

Support pupils with visual, physical, and communication needs during classroom and sensory-based learning.
Provide personal care, including feeding and mobility support, where required.
Use clear and adaptable communication methods to meet the individual needs of pupils.
Assist students with emotional regulation and behaviour management, using positive and consistent strategies.
Encourage confidence, independence, and social interaction among pupils.
Work collaboratively with teachers and therapy teams to deliver individual learning plans.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork skills

Empathy

Job description

Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, promoting emotional regulation, encouraging independence and social interaction, and collaborating with teachers

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