Teaching Assistant

Destination Education; Tottenham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Destination Education is seeking experienced Teaching Assistants to join a Post-16 SEN education setting in Haringey. You will support students with additional needs 1:1 and in small groups, both inside and outside the classroom.

The role requires confidence in providing Personal Care and managing challenging behaviour, with a calm, patient approach and a commitment to inclusive, supportive learning environments.

Qualifications

• Experience as TA/SEN TA/LSA or Support Worker.
• Confident supporting young people with additional needs.
• Comfortable providing Personal Care.
• Able to manage challenging behaviour.
• Work with teaching and pastoral teams.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Post-16 students with additional needs
• Providing Personal Care when required
• Supporting students who display challenging behaviour
• Providing 1:1 and small-group learning support
• Encouraging independence, communication and social development
• Supporting daily routines and life skills
• Working closely with teaching and pastoral teams
• Following individual support, behaviour and safeguarding plans
• Helping create a safe, positive and inclusive environment

Skills

Teaching experience

SEN support

Personal Care

Behaviour support

Job description

Location: Haringey, North London

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-time, long-term

PLEASE ONLY APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE A CHILD + ADULT DBS ON THE UPDATE SYSTEM, OR NOT ON THE UPDATE SYSTEM (BUT LESS THAN 1 YEAR OLD)

Several Teaching Assistants are required to join a supportive and inclusive Post-16 education setting in Haringey.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Teaching Assistants, SEN TAs, Learning Support Assistants and Support Workers who are passionate about helping young people develop their confidence, independence and life skills.

The RoleYou will support Post-16 students with additional needs both in and outside the classroom, providing 1:1 and small-group support.

The right candidates will need to be confident providing Personal Care and comfortable supporting students who may display challenging behaviour. You will need to remain calm, patient and consistent while building positive relationships and helping students engage with learning.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting Post-16 students with additional needs
• Providing Personal Care when required
• Supporting students who display challenging behaviour
• Providing 1:1 and small-group learning support
• Encouraging independence, communication and social development
• Supporting daily routines and life skills
• Working closely with teaching and pastoral teams
• Following individual support, behaviour and safeguarding plans
• Helping create a safe, positive and inclusive environment

We Are Looking ForThe ideal candidate will be:

• An experienced Teaching Assistant, SEN TA, LSA or Support Worker
• Confident supporting young people with additional needs
• Comfortable providing Personal Care
• Experienced or confident in managing challenging behaviour

  Why Apply?

  • Several positions available
  • Long-term opportunities
  • Supportive and inclusive working environment
  • Meaningful work supporting young people into adulthood
  • Excellent experience within Post-16 SEN education
  • Opportunities to develop your SEN, behaviour and pastoral experience
  • Excellent transport links across North and East LondonExcellent Transport Links

  The setting is easily accessible from:

  • White Hart Lane
  • Bruce Grove
  • Seven Sisters
  • Stamford Hill
  • Stoke Newington
  • Rectory Road
  • Hackney Downs
  • London Fields
  • Cambridge Heath
  • Bethnal Green
  • Liverpool Street

  There are also direct Victoria line connections from:

  • Finsbury Park
  • Highbury & Islington
  • King's Cross St Pancras
  • Euston
  • Warren Street
  • Oxford Circus
  • Green Park
  • Victoria
  • Vauxhall
  • Stockwell
  • Brixton