Teaching Assistants

TipTopJob; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding school in London is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their SEN team. This role offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with Autism and other special educational needs. The position involves working closely with students, providing support in both academic and personal care settings. The school is committed to professional development, offering free CPD courses to enhance your skills. If you are compassionate, resilient, and enthusiastic about helping children thrive, this is an excellent opportunity to start your career in education. Join a rewarding environment where your contributions will have a lasting impact.

Benefits

Free CPD Courses

Supportive Work Environment

Opportunity for Career Development

Qualifications

• Prior experience with children having Autism is preferred.
• Free CPD courses are available for skill enhancement.

Responsibilities

• Support children 1:1 or in small groups.
• Report on individual progress and manage behaviour.

Skills

Experience with Autism

Managing Challenging Behaviour

Using PECS

Confidence

Resilience

Enthusiasm

Education

CPD Courses in SEN

Job description

Teaching Assistant

* Full Time
* Long Term
* GBP90 - 105 p/d
* Brent
* Outstanding School
* SEN
* Immediate Start

We are currently looking for a Teaching Assistant who has prior experience working with children that have Autism. The ideal candidate should have a kind and caring nature who is able to work well with challenging behaviour.

No prior experience?
No need to worry, we offer free CPD courses in order to get you on the right track:

1. Sensory Processing, Behaviour and the Primary Classroom
2. SEND Code of Practice
3. Mental Health Awareness
4. Autism-Friendly Classrooms
5. Understanding Autism
6. Manual Handling Awareness
7. Safeguarding, Child Protection & Prevent Programme

What does being a Teaching Assistant entail within an SEN School?

1. Working 1:1 or in small groups
2. Reporting on individual progress
3. Liaising with parents
4. Managing Challenging Behaviour
5. Using PECS

Working within an SEN School is a highly rewarding job. Our Ofsted outstanding client school works with a magnitude of SEN such as PMLD, ASC, MLD, SLD, HI and VI. Working as a Teaching Assistant within our lovely SEN School may require supporting children with personal care. The level of personal care can vary on a number of factors such as age and learning difficulties.

There are a couple of full time, long term roles starting immediately. We are looking for someone who has confidence, resilience and enthusiasm.

Becoming an SEN TA/Teaching Assistant can be the perfect introduction to understand how schools are run. For example, if you are looking to become a teacher, this is a fantastic way to build a foundation of knowledge of what would be expected from you, if you decided to pursue a career in teaching.

If you are interested in becoming an SEN TA, please send a recent CV including your contact details.