Specialist Teaching Assistants

Philosophy Education; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Special Educational Needs in a specialist SEND school. This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young learners, providing tailored support for their educational and personal development. The school, known for its state-of-the-art facilities, focuses on nurturing independence and core learning skills, catering to a diverse range of needs. If you are passionate about education and eager to contribute to a supportive environment, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs.
• Willingness to engage in all aspects of pupils' care and progress.

Responsibilities

• Support children with identified needs in Early Years.
• Assist pupils with moderate learning difficulties in a class setting.
• Provide care support for pupils with complex needs.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Experience with SEN

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Experience Supporting Young People

Knowledge of EYFS Curriculum

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant

• Specialist SEN School
• Full-Time
• 8.30am - 4.30pm (early finish Fridays)
• Hendon

Are you interested in supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs? A specialist SEND school in Hendon is currently recruiting support staff for the new academic year.

The school is looking for committed and enthusiastic teaching assistants who have experience supporting young people with SEN, although not necessarily in a school environment. You should be willing to get involved in all aspects of pupils' care and progress, be able to work under pressure, and have good communication and interpersonal skills.

We have three specific roles, all of which are full-time and start in September 2022:

1. Early Years Assistant

In this role, you will support children under 5 years old with identified needs. The school ideally seeks someone who has previous experience in EYFS and a good knowledge of the curriculum. Training and guidance will be provided on how to effectively support individual children's needs.

2. MLD Class Teaching Assistant

In this role, you will work in a class of 6 pupils with moderate learning difficulties. Pupils have lower-level needs and can access a mainstream curriculum with additional support.

3. PMLD/Complex Needs

In this role, you will work in a class of 6 pupils with complex needs and profound multiple learning difficulties. Responsibilities include supporting learning and development activities tailored for these pupils, as well as providing care support such as feeding and manual handling. Previous experience with PMLD children is preferred.

The School

This specialist school caters to pupils aged 4-19 years and adopts an integrated approach to developing pupils' potential and independence, especially those with moderate to severe and profound learning difficulties. The school emphasizes core learning, exploration, and learning new skills, along with support for employment and independent living. Recently refurbished, it boasts state-of-the-art facilities and serves the wider Jewish community in North London.

We respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high application volume, we may not reply to every enquiry. If you do not hear from us within this timeframe, your application was unsuccessful. Philosophy Education is a recruitment agency representing our client for this vacancy.