Teaching Assistant. Job in United Kingdom Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs in North London. This full-time role involves working closely with students aged 4-19 who have complex needs, including autism and severe learning disabilities. You will implement positive behaviour management strategies and assist teachers with innovative teaching methods. Join a supportive team in a well-resourced environment where your contributions will significantly impact the lives of students. If you have a passion for education and supporting SEN students, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students affected by ASD, SLD, and PMLD.
• Willingness to perform personal care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Implementing positive behaviour management strategies.
• Assisting teachers with alternative teaching methods.
• Ensuring the safety and well-being of students.

Skills

Communication Skills

Positive Reinforcement Techniques

Behaviour Management Strategies

Personal Care

Education

DBS Check

Experience with SEN

Job description

Teaching Assistant

• Immediate start
• Competitive rate of pay
• Full-time, long-term
• North London
• 80-100 per day

A teaching assistant is needed for a special educational needs (SEN) school for students aged 4-19 in North London.

As a teaching assistant, you will be working with students with complex needs, including severe (SLD) and profound learning disabilities (PMLD) and autism (ASD).

Willingness to do personal care is preferred for this Teaching Assistant role.

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

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

Your responsibilities as a teaching assistant may include:

• Implementing positive behaviour management strategies which may include physical restraints, to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage focus and self-control.
• Assisting teachers with alternative teaching methods, such Lego therapy to encourage joint working and communication skills, or intensive interaction sessions to help pupils develop attention and interaction skills.
• Being aware of safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of students.

To be a teaching assistant, you will need:

• The right to work in the UK.
• A clear and up-to-date DBS.
• A genuine passion for supporting SEN students.
• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant with students affected by ASD, SLD and PMLD.
• Strong communication skills and a positive, 'can-do' attitude.

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

Apply now to be a teaching assistant at this SEN 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%