SEN Teaching Assistant

Role: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location:  Islington

Pay: £95 a day

Hours: 8:30am – 3:15pm

Milk Education are seeking a talented, driven and passionate individuals to provide teachers and the SEN team support as a Learning Support Assistant.

We are in partnership with a special secondary school in the London Borough of Islington for pupils aged 11-19 years old with ASC and associated learning difficulties including, speech and language or hearing loss.

This school is a unique, supportive community made up f exceptional young people, parents, staff and governors. Each student at this school has an individual Education Plan which is written in collaboration with the school, parents/carers and the student, detailing how their emotional, social and education needs, described in their statement od SEN or their EHCP will be met.

SEN Teaching Assistant Duties & Responsibilities:

• To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, in and out of the classroom to consistently support children with additional needs. Working with individuals, groups of children and classes.
• Establish productive working and nurturing relationships with pupils, according to individual needs, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
• Organise appropriate learning environment and resources, including corridors, shared space displays and learning walls
• Monitoring, assessing and recording pupils’ work as directed by the teacher.
• Promote, comply with and assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting concerns to an appropriate person.
• Be a pro-active and solutions focused member of the team. Someone who will contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the school modelling a can-do approach.
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement, including in the moment feedback, coaching, marking and correcting misconceptions
• Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement and develop self-esteem.

SEN Teaching Assistant must haves:

• TA Level 2 or above qualification
• Evidence of successful experience in a special school provision with pupils with SEND , behaviour and SEMH needs.
• Confident user of ICT
• Understanding of the National Curriculum and how to engage individuals with lesson that are relevant and hook them into learning

To be considered for the role of SEN Teaching Assistant role, please apply immediately, shortlisted candidates will be invited for a lesson observation and interview.

Applications will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, full references including from your most recent employer and eligibility to work in the UK. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Your Application: To apply for this role, please call or email at your earliest convenience or submit your application via the form below.