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ADHD Teaching Assistant | Secondary School | January 2025 | South East London
A Primary School in Lewisham South East London are searching for an ADHD Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a child in Year 8 with ADHD(On the mild side of the spectrum). As an ADHD TA you will be supporting a year 8 child who has moderate ADHD, meaning he is capable at functioning at a high level but he does need additional support with behaviour and concentration.
ADHD Teaching Assistant | Job Details
- Job Title: ADHD Teaching Assistant
- Duty: Working 1:1 with a child in a Year 8 class
- Contract: Full Time, Long Term (Full Academic Year)
- Rate: £95 - £105 per day (paid weekly).
- What We Offer: Excellent training & support
ADHD Teaching Assistant | School Details
- Ofsted Outstanding Primary School
- Large school with excellent resources and facilities especially for inclusion
- Strong inclusion team with external support from the borough's educational psychologists, a counselling charity and specialist therapists
The ideal candidate:
- Experience working with students with behavioural challenges, preferably in an educational or special education setting.
- Knowledge of behaviour management techniques, positive reinforcement strategies, and de-escalation methods.
- Ability to establish rapport and build positive relationships with students, demonstrating patience, empathy, and understanding.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm and composed in challenging situations.
Requirement:
- Must have some recent SEN Experience
- Candidates must have a valid DBS certificate on the update service (Not mandatory as we can provide one)
- Some knowledge of strategies in working with young people with behavioural problems
- Basic knowledge of SEND and learning barriers.
- Safeguarding experience
If you are interested, please Apply to this excellent ADHD Teaching Assistant Role. If you wish to enquire about other education opportunities, please contact Anelka at Remedy Education.
