Specialist SEND TA / HLTA - Autism & Complex Needs

TeacherActive Limited.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive are recruiting for exceptional SEND Teaching Assistants and HLTAs to work within specialist SEND schools across London. You will provide dedicated classroom support to pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism and complex learning difficulties.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers, therapists and the wider SEND team to deliver high-quality learning support and promote independence.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant, SEND Teaching Assistant or HLTA in a specialist SEND setting.
• Level 2/Level 3 TA qualification or HLTA status or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of SEND and ability to support pupils with complex learning and communication needs.
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism, SLD, MLD, PMLD or SEMH.
• Excellent behaviour management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, EHCPs and related policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional classroom support to pupils with SEND.
• Support pupils on 1:1 basis and in small groups, adapting approaches to individual learning needs.
• Assist with delivery of engaging, differentiated, sensory-based learning activities.
• Support pupils with Autism, SLD, MLD, PMLD, SEMH and complex needs.
• Implement EHCP targets and individual learning plans to support pupil progress.
• Use positive behaviour management, de-escalation and emotional regulation strategies.
• Work with teachers, therapists and the SEND team to promote inclusive learning.

Skills

Teaching Assistant

HLTA

SEND

Education

Level 2 TA qualification

Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

TeacherActive are recruiting for exceptional SEND Teaching Assistants and HLTAs to work within specialist SEND schools across London. You will provide dedicated classroom support to pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism and complex learning difficulties.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers, therapists and the wider SEND team to deliver high-quality learning support and promote independence.