SEN Teaching Assistant

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; East London; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant for a position in East London. The role involves providing support to students with special educational needs, ensuring their access to the curriculum, and assisting with personal care. Candidates should have experience working with young people with learning disabilities. Immediate availability is preferred for this temporary position starting in September.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with learning disabilities such as autism or ADHD.
• Ability to provide academic or personal care support in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical and communication support tailored to the individual needs of the child.
• Support access to the curriculum and extracurricular activities.
• Work with students with additional needs under guidance.
• Assist in planning and organizing learning activities.

Skills

Experience in learning support or working with young people with learning disabilities

Experience in an educational environment

Willingness to provide personal care support

Immediate availability for interview

Job description

Are you interested in SEN Teaching Assistant roles in the East London Area? Morgan Hunt is pleased to work with several colleges and sixth forms across the county on a preferred supplier basis. We are seeking to appoint a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Classroom Assistant. Apply today!

Job Details

• Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
• Job Type: Temporary
• Location: East London
• Industry: Education
• Length of contract: September start

Key Responsibilities

• Provide physical and communication support tailored to the individual needs of the child.
• Support full access to the curriculum and extracurricular activities, including lessons, assemblies, parent evenings, reviews, and visits.
• Work with individuals and groups of students with additional needs under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCO.
• Assist in planning and organizing learning activities for supported students.
• Facilitate cognitive development by removing barriers to learning.
• Support students' physical welfare and assist with physical needs, such as lifting, moving, handling, and intimate care.
• Contribute to setting and reviewing individual targets under the guidance of the SENCO, attend review meetings, and contribute to reports.
• Monitor student progress, maintain records, and provide feedback to teachers.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in learning support or working with young people with learning disabilities (e.g., autism, ADHD).
• Experience in an educational environment providing academic or personal care support.
• Willingness to provide personal care support, including PEG feeding, toileting, and changing, for students with high needs.
• Immediate availability for interview.
• Right to Work & Enhanced DBS check within the last 3 months or on the update service.

If you are interested in this SEN Classroom Assistant role in East London, please apply with your CV today. A consultant will contact you!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment agency specializing in interim, contract, and temporary roles. We are an equal opportunities employer, and job suitability is assessed based on merit, skills, qualifications, and abilities.