Teaching Assistant

Philosophy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Special Needs Teaching Assistant to work in SEND schools in London. The role involves supporting students with Autism and SEMH, focusing on their academic and social development. Candidates should have a caring approach, and although experience with SEN is beneficial, on-the-job training is provided. This position offers £83.50 - £100 per day.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS certificate to work with children.
• Experience in special needs education is beneficial, but not mandatory.
• Ability to support children with Autism and SEMH.

Responsibilities

• Support students with a range of learning needs.
• Build routines with students and establish effective communication.
• Provide a nurturing environment for students with challenging behaviors.

Skills

Caring and dedicated attitude

Ability to build relationships

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

Special Needs Teaching Assistant — Full-time contracts — SEND Primary & Secondary Schools — London — £83.50 - £100 per day.

We are currently recruiting Special Needs Teaching Assistants to work on a full-time basis in SEND specialist schools across London. We have full-time opportunities in specialist schools supporting children and young people with a range of learning and development needs including Autism, PMLD and Behavioural Needs (SEMH).

Autism

As a teaching assistant in a specialist school for students with autism, you will be supporting students across a range of learning and development activities. Students with autism can vary significantly in cognitive ability, so an adaptable and confident attitude is essential. You will need to be able to build relationships quickly, establish routines with a consistent approach and communicate clearly in suitable ways, integrating pupils\' interests.

Behavioural Needs (SEMH)

Schools for students with behavioural and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs provide a nurturing and supportive learning environment that is adaptable to meet each student\'s needs. As a teaching assistant you will support students to develop their day-to-day and academic skills as well as build their self-esteem and regulate emotions. Students can display challenging behaviour and staff are provided with training to manage and de-escalate situations. This role is ideal for those that truly want to make a difference and support young people to a healthy and happy future.

Whilst an understanding of SEN is helpful, many of our teaching assistants gain experience on the job and with training and guidance from teachers and school leaders in their placements.

Position details

We are currently looking for Special Needs Teaching Assistants who can commit to full-time positions (8:30am to 4:00pm Mon - Fri) for the full academic year.

Applications

We are interested in applications from:

• Experienced Teaching Assistants looking for a position in Special Needs
• Healthcare / social care workers
• Youth workers
• Community support workers

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS certificate to work with children (we can help you obtain one if you don\'t have one)
• Two references covering the past two years

What we value

Most importantly you need a caring, dedicated and professional approach to working with young children with special educational needs.

How to apply

If you have the skills and experience and are keen to secure a full-time role in a Special Needs school, press \"Apply Now\" and one of our experienced consultants will be in touch to discuss opportunities available.

Notes

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, due to the volume of applications, we may be unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this time, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.