Teaching Assistant - SEN

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Dover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a Teaching Assistant – SEN in Tower Hamlets to provide support for students with Special Educational Needs. The role involves assisting with individual education plans, fostering an inclusive environment, and requires experience in primary education along with a strong understanding of ASD. This full-time position includes benefits such as free lunches and opportunities for permanent contracts.

Benefits

Opportunity for permanent contract

Supportive school environment

Free lunch for staff

Valued school community

Qualifications

• Experience with Special Educational Needs (SEN) is essential.
• Updated CV and enhanced DBS registration are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to SEN students with ASD.
• Create and deliver engaging activities tailored to needs.
• Implement and monitor Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Foster an inclusive learning environment with respect.

Skills

Experience working in a primary school setting

Strong understanding of ASD and SEN strategies

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Compassionate and proactive approach

Job description

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Job Title: Teaching Assistant – SEN
Location: Tower Hamlets
Salary Range: £90 - £105 per day (Depending on experience)
Start time: ASAP, 8:30 am – 3:45 pm
Contract: Long-term, Full-time

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and ready to make a positive impact? If so, GSL Education are seeking a skilled Teaching Assistantin Tower Hamlets for a long-term, full-time role starting in January 2025.

Responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant:

• Provide dedicated one-to-one and group support to SEN students, particularly those with ASD.
• Assist in creating and delivering engaging activities tailored to individual student needs.
• Help to implement and monitor Individual Education Plans (IEPs) effectively.
• Support students' personal care needs, including nappy changing, ensuring dignity and respect.
• Foster a nurturing and inclusive learning environment for all students.
• Collaborate with the class teacher and SENCO to develop and adapt teaching strategies.
• Communicate progress and challenges with parents and school staff effectively.

Requirements of the Teaching Assistant:

• Experience working in a primary school setting.
• Strong understanding of ASD and SEN strategies.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A compassionate and proactive approach to supporting children.
• Have an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).

By joining our team in Tower Hamlets, you will have the chance to contribute to an engaging learning environment, helping students overcome challenges and celebrate successes. This is more than just a job—it's a chance to make a difference in every school day.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to secure a permanent contract.
• Work in a supportive school environment with a dedicated Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
• Enjoy a free lunch provided for staff.
• Join a school community that values and supports its staff and students.

If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘SEN Teaching Assistant’ ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Tower Hamlets!

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguardingand child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitmentchecks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service orcompleting an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘SEN Teaching Assistant’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.