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ADHD Teaching Assistant | Secondary SEN School | 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.
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)
- Location: Newham, East London
- Rate: £95 - £105 per day (paid weekly).
- What We Offer: Excellent training & support
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 Campbell at Remedy Education.
