Teaching Assistant. Job in The Ridgeway Education & Training Jobs

REESON Education; Cleadon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a special needs school in North London. This role involves working closely with students facing challenges related to ASD, helping them with confidence-building and tailored learning experiences. The school boasts exceptional support and resources, making it an ideal environment for professional development. Applicants should possess relevant experience in a school setting and hold a clear DBS.

Benefits

Access to teaching support and leadership

Positive learning environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Experience in SEN education required.
• Commitment to outstanding learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist lesson delivery for students with learning difficulties using alternative methods.
• Help students develop confidence and independence.
• Implement behaviour management techniques to maintain a safe learning environment.

Skills

Experience working within a school environment

Ability to implement behaviour management techniques

Patience

Communication skills

Education

Clear and up-to-date DBS

Experience as an SEN teacher

Job description

Teaching Assistant

• Immediate start
• Competitive rate of pay
• Full-time, long-term
• North London
• (Apply online only) per day

A teaching assistant is needed for a special educational needs (SEN) school in North London for primary and secondary school students aged 7-16.

As a teaching assistant, you will be working with students with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) who have found mainstream education challenging and may have significant gaps in their education.

This school is easily accessible from around London, with great transport links.

Being a teaching assistant at this school, you will become part of a highly supportive team with exceptional senior leadership and fantastic resources.

Willingness to do personal care is preferred.

Your responsibilities as a teaching assistant may include:

• Assisting lesson delivery for students with a range of learning difficulties and complex needs. This may include alternative teaching methods, such as Lego therapy and intensive interaction sessions.
• Helping students to develop confidence and independence.
• Implementing behaviour management techniques, which may include physical restraints, to maintain a positive and safe learning environment.
• Working with specialist teaching services, medical staff, counsellors, and psychologists
• Being aware of safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of students.
• Establishing rapport and communicating regularly with parents and carers.

To be a teaching assistant, you will need:

• The right to work in the UK.
• Experience working within a school environment.
• A clear and up-to-date DBS
• Experience working as an SEN teacher in a UK school.
• A patient and 'can-do' attitude, committed to providing outstanding learning experiences.

A successful teaching assistant will have the opportunity to:

• A positive and supporting learning and working environment.
• Benefit from excellent teaching support and leadership
• Access a range of resources and facilities.
• Develop your career through career management and professional development.

If you are an experienced teaching assistant with a passion for supporting ASD students, then this is the role for you.

Apply now to be a teaching assistant at this school and help to make a significant positive impact on the lives of these students.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%