Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Location: Purley, South London

Start Date: January 2025

Contract Type: Full-time

Reeson Education are supporting a large mainstream secondary school in Purley, South London who require an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from January 2025 on a full-time basis.

The successful candidate will be an SEN Teaching Assistant with prior secondary school experience, or a graduate looking to pursue a career as a qualified teacher in the future.

The role of the SEN Teaching Assistant is to support students with moderate learning difficulties and encourage learning across a variety of subjects and year groups.

The School - SEN Teaching Assistant - January 2025 - Purley, South London

This large mixed secondary school in Purley is a good school with outstanding features and is a fantastic place to work and learn. The school is committed to developing staff who are passionate about their subjects and determined to convey this enthusiasm to their students. Opportunities for internal promotion are maximised and encouraged. Their aim is to make all employees feel included, bringing their passion, creativity and individuality to work. It values all cultures, backgrounds and experiences and they truly believe that diversity drives innovation.

The Role - SEN Teaching Assistant - January 2025 - Purley, South London

The school require an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a busy and fun environment where every day offers something different. Candidates with previous SEN experience are encouraged to apply but this is not essential as training will be provided. The successful individual will support students with moderate learning difficulties, special educational needs and disabilities across a variety of year groups. Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal and listening skills with a commitment to helping each student achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide effective support to young people with social, emotional and mental health needs;
• Be a creative and innovative SEN Teaching assistant who is committed to meeting the needs of pupils and work independently
• Have the ability to understand the needs of their pupils and deliver exceptional support to ensure all pupils meet their full potential
• Have the knowledge, skills and understanding to oversee support and intervention for students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

The Offer - SEN Teaching Assistant - January 2025 - Purley, South London

In return, the school can offer the successful SEN Teaching Assistant the following:

• A broad and wide-ranging staff development programme
• Outstanding facilities and resources to support teaching and learning
• A friendly and diverse student and staff community
• Access to confidential emotional and practical advice support services

SEN Teaching Assistant - January 2025 - Purley, South London

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%