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Learning Support Assistant
We are seeking a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Teaching Assistant to join a devoted team of staff in a secondary school in Camden. The successful applicantwithgeneral class teaching assistant rolesalongside supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs , including Autism and behavioural challenges, to help them blossom academically, socially, and emotionally.
Key Responsibilities:
Nurture pupils in developing lifelong, transferrable skills.
Assist in providing one to one and smaller group support.
Create a rapport with parents and track student progress.
Support the emotional and social development of pupils.
Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Ideal Candidate:
Experienced with working with SEND pupils.
Good behaviour management skills.
Previous experience working with SEND pupils.
Eager to support students academically and emotionally.
Ability to work in a team collaboratively to ensure pupil progression academically and emotionally.
About the Role:
Learning Support Assistants should have a positive attitude towards pupils and aid them in achieving success and excelling in the classroom. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate assertiveness and good behaviour management as well as a passion in supporting SEND pupils Candidates ideally should have some previous experience in working with SEND pupils. Candidates should also be able to provide support to pupils of varying abilities.
Our secondary schools Camden are committed in ensuring students flourish in an environment that nurtures them in reaching their goals through emotional and social development. Through positive relationships among teachers, support staff, leaders, parents/carers, and students, we aim for educational and personal success for all our pupils. Most of our schools are accessible via public transport and parking is not typically readily available.
Opogo Ltd is accredited by the REC and in accordance with KCSIE 2024 guidelines, any offers of employment are subject to our strict vetting, safeguarding and reference procedures.
Opogo is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require any accommodations during the application process, please let us know.
