SEN Teaching assistant - Academics : Job Details

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate SEN teaching assistant to join as part of a school team in Newham, starting as soon as possible to aid the education and training sector to make a change. The school are looking for applicants who are proactive and can show their enthusiasm when it comes to supporting students.

About the role:

• Start date: Immediate start
• Located in East London with multiple sites from E13-E16 postal code all based in Newham.
• Working with SEN pupils from a primary setting up till the age of 15.
• SEN teaching assistants must be able to effectively manage the needs of students which could include but are not limited to: PMLD, Autism, Learning Difficulties, Physical Needs, Some Non-verbal, Challenging behaviour and Help with personal care.
• Role requires working 5 days per week- site is allocated based on experience
• Class sizes vary from 8- 12 students (many opportunities for 1-1 work with students)
• Salary- £85-£95 per day

The successful SEN teaching assistant will need:

• Candidates must have a CHILD & ADULT DBS or be willing to apply for one
• Passion for education - ideal candidate must be proactive and engaging
• Strong communication/listening skills
• Must be able to reliably commute to the discussed site in Newham.
• Previous experience in a similar role with SEN is ideal.

Why join this school?

The school work in a collective setting to help SEN students prosper within the education and training system and through their school days. They offer a mixed curriculum made up of a range of activities to support not only the students learning but also their development, some being onsite and others offsite in a range of areas. The school offer a range of facilities to support the staff and students.

The school offers many benefits for staff and students including but not limited to:

• Lovely support staff and kind teachers including SEN teaching assistants
• The school offer a range of facilities to cater for children's needs such as sensory rooms and outdoor spaces.
• High level quality of training for all staff to allow for a person centred and enjoyable teaching.
• A curriculum that ensures students are entitled to a range of opportunities. A separate, tailored curriculum for the students with ASD and complex needs.
• A range of staff equipped to deal with students with a range of needs.

Apart from the role being rewarding in itself, the school do believe in fostering a safe environment and creating a community to ensure ongoing professional development and growth within the role.

Next steps:

By joining this school and working as a SEN teaching assistant you have the opportunity to be a part of a exciting and optimistic community where you can make a difference and create an impact on young learners if this sounds like something you'd love to be a part of then click the link below so that I can be in touch with you to discuss the further steps and arrange your interview time and date!