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Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
We are looking for a dedicated and passionate SEN teaching assistant to join as part of a school team in Newham, starting as soon as possible to aid the education and training sector to make a change. The school are looking for applicants who are proactive and can show their enthusiasm when it comes to supporting students.
About the role:
- Start date: Immediate start
- Located in East London with multiple sites from E13-E16 postal code all based in Newham.
- Working with SEN pupils from a primary setting up till the age of 15.
- SEN teaching assistants must be able to effectively manage the needs of students which could include but are not limited to: PMLD, Autism, Learning Difficulties, Physical Needs, Some Non-verbal, Challenging behaviour and Help with personal care.
- Role requires working 5 days per week- site is allocated based on experience
- Class sizes vary from 8- 12 students (many opportunities for 1-1 work with students)
- Salary- 85-95 per day
The successful SEN teaching assistant will need:
- Candidates must have a CHILD & ADULT DBS or be willing to apply for one
- Passion for education - ideal candidate must be proactive and engaging
- Strong communication/listening skills
- Must be able to reliably commute to the discussed site in Newham.
- Previous experience in a similar role with SEN is ideal.
Why join this school?
The school work in a collective setting to help SEN students prosper within the education and training system and through their school days. They offer a mixed curriculum made up of a range of activities to support not only the students learning but also their development, some being onsite and others offsite in a range of areas. The school offer a range of facilities to support the staff and students.
The school offers many benefits for staff and students including but not limited to:
- Lovely support staff and kind teachers including SEN teaching assistants
- The school offer a range of facilities to cater for children's needs such as sensory rooms and outdoor spaces.
- High level quality of training for all staff to allow for a person centred and enjoyable teaching.
- A curriculum that ensures students are entitled to a range of opportunities. A separate, tailored curriculum for the students with ASD and complex needs.
- A range of staff equipped to deal with students with a range of needs.
Apart from the role being rewarding in itself, the school do believe in fostering a safe environment and creating a community to ensure ongoing professional development and growth within the role.
Next steps:
By joining this school and working as a SEN teaching assistant you have the opportunity to be a part of a exciting and optimistic community where you can make a difference and create an impact on young learners if this sounds like something you'd love to be a part of then click the link below so that I can be in touch with you to discuss the further steps and arrange your interview time and date!
