Teaching Assistant (16+ SLD)

Teaching Personnel; London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in education is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students aged 16+ with severe learning difficulties in a specialist school. The role involves providing personalized support and fostering a positive learning environment, perfect for individuals passionate about making a difference in education.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Flexible working options

Supportive school environment

Competitive pay rates

Qualifications

• Valid Child & Adult DBS required (or willingness to apply).
• Experience working with individuals with severe learning difficulties preferred, training provided.
• Willingness to assist with personal care.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students.
• Assist with personal care including toileting and feeding.
• Support the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Education

CACHE Level 2/3

NVQ in Supporting Teaching & Learning

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (16+ Severe Learning Difficulties)
Location: New Malden, Surrey
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time (Flexible options available)

Teaching Personnelis seeking a compassionate and dedicatedTeaching Assistantto join a specialist school inNew Maldensupporting students aged16+ with severe learning difficulties. This rewarding role requires patience, empathy, and a commitment to helping learners achieve their full potential in a supportive environment.

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students with severe learning difficulties.

• Assist with personal care, including toileting, feeding, and mobility support, as required.

• Support the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities.

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment.

• Help students develop communication, life skills, and independence.

• Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to the teaching team.

• Valid Child & Adult DBS(or willingness to apply for one through Teaching Personnel).

• Experience working with individuals withsevere learning difficulties(preferred but not essential – training provided for the right candidate).

• Willingness to assist withpersonal care(training provided).

• A patient, resilient, and nurturing approach.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with students.

• Relevant qualifications (e.g., CACHE Level 2/3, NVQ in Supporting Teaching & Learning).

• Experience inspecial educational needs (SEN)settings.

• Knowledge ofPECS, Makaton, or Team Teach(advantageous but not essential).

• Ongoing training and professional developmentopportunities.

• Flexible workingoptions to suit your availability.

• Supportive school environmentwith a dedicated SEN team.

• Competitive pay ratesvia Teaching Personnel.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young adults with additional needs, we would love to hear from you!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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