Teaching Assistant - Year 4

Empowering Learning; London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Westminster seeks an experienced Teaching Assistant to support a Year 4 pupil with Autism. The role is full-time and long-term, focusing on developing the pupil's skills and confidence. Previous SEND experience is essential, and the position offers competitive pay and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Support from specialist consultants

Continual professional development

Competitive pay rates

Opportunities within various schools

Qualifications

• Previous SEND experience is essential, specifically with Autism.
• Makaton and PECS experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support a Year 4 pupil with an educational healthcare plan.
• Develop social communication, interaction, and confidence skills.

Skills

SEND experience

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Makaton

PECS

Job description

Teaching Assistant

A 'Good' primary school based in Westminster are looking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant to work with a Year 4 pupil, who comes with an educational healthcare plan (EHCP) in place with the diagnosis of Autism. The pupil is verbal and high functioning with no behavioural challenges.

Job Description

The successful Teaching Assistant will be supporting in a year 4 class. The class consists of 28 pupils, with a class TA and a Teacher. Your role will develop their social communication, interaction and interpretation skills and play an active role in developing their confidence, self-esteem and independence as they navigate to year 5.

You will need to be committed to providing support, flexible in your approach and be able to work as part of a team.

Previous experience with SEND is a requirement. Understanding and experience of using Makaton, PECs and sensory approaches are advantageous but not essential.

This is a full-time, long-term role to start ASAP and will continue until the end of the academic year (July 2025). The role also could extend into September.

To be considered for this role you will need:

• Previous SEND experience is essential - specifically with Autism
• Makaton and PECS experience - Desirable but not essential
• Dedicated and passionate about education

Additional requirements:

• References confirming suitability for role
• Commitment to Safeguarding
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits

• Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
• Continual professional development through online training
• Competitive pay rates related to your experience
• Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions

To apply for the above job, please contact Ayaz Ahmed at Empowering Learning on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed)

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