Teaching Assistant (SEN)

TimePlan Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs in a primary school setting. This full-time role is based in Hackney and involves working closely with pupils aged 5-11, helping them with their learning and care needs. The ideal candidate will have experience in a school environment and a commitment to providing consistent support. With a focus on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of young learners. Join a passionate team and contribute to a supportive educational atmosphere.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant with experience

Competitive rates of pay

Remote registration process

Term time only work

School hours from 8.30am to 3.30pm

Qualifications

• Experience in a school environment is critical for this role.
• Understanding of supporting children with special educational needs is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 or group basis with learning development.
• Provide care needs while at school.

Skills

Experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Basic knowledge of supporting children in education

Professionalism

Education

Experience working in a school-based environment

Job description

Experienced Teaching Assistant - Primary Education - Hackney - After Easter Break

PRIMARY School
Based in Hackney
Full-time

We are looking for experienced learning support assistants who are dedicated and passionate about supporting children with special educational needs in a primary school in Hackney. The school caters for children and young adults from 5-11 years old with some varied SEND needs, such as Autism, SEMH, Severe learning difficulties, and Speech and language communication difficulties.

Job Responsibilities

Your role as a Teaching Assistant will be to:

1. Support pupils on a 1:1 or group basis with their learning development and care needs while at school.

Experience working with children with special educational needs is not essential, but experience working within a school-based environment is critical, as you are required to have basic knowledge and understanding of supporting children within an educational setting.

Job Requirements

1. Compliance to work
2. Possession of a child and adult DBS
3. Experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN) (not limited to a care background)
4. Availability for 5 days a week
5. Understanding that our students require consistency and the ability to refrain from taking holidays during term time
6. A high standard of professionalism
7. Ready to do personal care
8. Understands the need to work between our 4 sites.

Benefits to you:

1. Dedicated consultant with a wealth of experience
2. Competitive rates of pay, depending on experience
3. Based in East London
4. Term Time only
5. Full registration can be completed remotely online
6. School Hours 8.30am-3.30pm.

Timeplan Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years and complete our online application followed by a video or face-to-face interview. Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.

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