A supportive and inclusive secondary school in Enfield, North London are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting children aged 11-16 with a range of additionl needs. The school are keen to ensure that no child is left behind, and they have a learning environment that supports every student. You would be joining a close knit and integral SEN department, working closely with the SENDCo, HLTAs and other SEN Teaching Assistants. If you are a proactive and caring individual looking to make a difference to the lives of young people, working as a SEN Teaching Assistant role could be the right fit for you.
The school are looking for a friendly and proactive individual who has previous experience with children with additional needs. They are also ideally looking for someone with experience supporting children/young adults within a school environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing one-to-one and group support to children with SEN, both in and out of the classroom.
- Implementing tailored learning strategies and interventions as directed by the SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator).
- Collaborating with teachers and other support staff to ensure the individual needs of students are met effectively.
- Assisting with the planning and delivery of differentiated activities to support student progress.
- Promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued and supported.
Requirements:
- Previous experience with children with additional needs
- Previous experience in a school setting
- Enhanced DBS on the update service
- Right to work in the UK
- Strong understanding of various Special Educational Needs and associated support strategies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students, staff, and parents/carers.
- Patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach to supporting the diverse needs of students.
- Relevant qualifications or training in SEN support (desirable but not essential).
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'