Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant - Full-Time, Barnet

Connex Education Partnership; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£100/day

Dedicated support

SEND training

Specialist environment experience

Therapy professional collaboration

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Barnet, North London. This full-time, long-term role is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with complex medical and additional needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and develop greater independence.

You will work alongside teachers, therapists and specialist support staff to help pupils engage with education while developing communication, confidence and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Experience within SEND, education, healthcare, care or a similar environment desirable.
• Patient, compassionate and adaptable approach, with the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Confidence supporting pupils with complex needs.
• Willingness to undertake training and develop specialist knowledge.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with classroom activities and educational tasks.
• Provide individualized support based on pupils’ specific needs.
• Encourage communication, social interaction and independence.
• Support sensory activities, practical learning and life skills development.
• Assist with mobility and personal care when required.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other specialist staff.
• Provide learning support during home visits where necessary.

Skills

Children experience

SEND experience

Fluent English

Team collaboration

DBS check

Job description

Connex Education Partnership is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Barnet, North London. This full-time, long-term role is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with complex medical and additional needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and develop greater independence.

You will work alongside teachers, therapists and specialist support staff to help pupils engage with education while developing communication, confidence and independence.