Teaching Assistant

Horizon Teachers; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral vouchers

4.8★ Google reviews

Job summary

Horizon Teachers is recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Brent, for an ASAP start and a full-time placement. You will work with the class teacher and SENCO to provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, adapting activities to meet individual needs, and promoting positive behaviour in a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
• Patient, nurturing and understanding.
• Confident working with children with a range of SEN.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Calm and consistent when managing challenging behaviour.
• Reliable, proactive and well organised.
• A strong communicator and team player.
• Committed to safeguarding and the wellbeing of children.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN.
• Supporting pupils with their learning and development.
• Helping children develop their confidence, independence and social skills.
• Implementing individual learning and support plans.
• Supporting pupils with behavioural and emotional needs.
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO.
• Adapting activities and resources to meet individual needs.
• Promoting positive behaviour and maintaining a safe learning environment.
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to teaching staff.
• Supporting pupils both inside and outside of the classroom.

Skills

SEN support

1:1 support

Team player

Communication

Calm under pressure

Job description

Horizon Teachers is currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Brent.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant or someone with a strong passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs to join a supportive school team on a full-time basis with an ASAP start.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN
• Supporting pupils with their learning and development
• Helping children develop their confidence, independence and social skills
• Implementing individual learning and support plans
• Supporting pupils with behavioural and emotional needs
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO
• Adapting activities and resources to meet individual needs
• Promoting positive behaviour and maintaining a safe learning environment
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to teaching staff
• Supporting pupils both inside and outside of the classroom

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting children with additional needs
• Patient, nurturing and understanding
• Confident working with children with a range of SEN
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Calm and consistent when managing challenging behaviour
• Reliable, proactive and well organised
• A strong communicator and team player
• Committed to safeguarding and the wellbeing of children

Previous experience working with SEN in a school or educational setting is highly desirable, although candidates with relevant childcare, support work or care experience may also be considered.

Why Horizon Teachers:

• We are currently having our busiest year & placing more teachers & support staff than ever before.
• Horizon Teachers can give you exposure to various positions in education!
• Earn up to £300 in vouchers of your choice for successful referrals.
• Horizon Teachers is committed to ensuring our staff are happy in their roles, please look at our 4.8* rated google reviews.