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SEN Teaching Assistant

TEACH PLUS UK LIMITED
Posted 11 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

London, Greater London SW18 4DJ, England

Salary

£90 - £110 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A full-time SEN Teaching Assistant position is available in Wandsworth, South London, starting ASAP.
  • The pay rate for this role ranges from £90 to £110 per day, depending on experience.
  • Candidates must have prior experience working with children with special needs, particularly those with trauma-related mental health needs.
  • The role involves providing 1-to-1 support to a Year 2 student with an EHCP, requiring patience and empathy.
  • An enhanced DBS on the update service is required, and the school values a positive and inclusive learning environment.

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Wandsworth, South London

Full Time 5/Days - ASAP

Pay Rate: £90 - £110 a day, depending on experience

Are you looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant position in South West London? Do you have previous experience working with children with special needs? If yes, we would love to hear from you.

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a lovely school in Wandsworth, who are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to start ASAP. The role involves supporting a Year 2 student with trauma-related mental health needs. The young boy has an EHCP and finds it difficult to concentrate and is reluctant to tackle tasks. The young student responds positively with male role models.

The school is rated 'Good' by Ofsted, it's 2-form entry and is welcoming to its students and staff. The school places high importance on pupils understanding their community and the wider world. The pupils' behaviour has been rated 'calm' and 'purposeful'.

Responsibilities as a SEN Teaching Assistant:

  • Provide 1-to-1 support, to work closely with the child to help enhance his focus and guide his learning.
  • Use strategies to help him concentrate, break down tasks, and encourage him to complete activities at his own pace.
  • Build a strong, trusting relationship that enables the child to feel safe, understood, and motivated to learn.
  • Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
  • Liaise with teachers, SEND coordinators, and other support staff to create a cohesive support network for the child.

Requirements as a SEN Teaching Assistant:

  • Prior experience supporting children with trauma, mental health needs, or similar challenges is essential. With a focus on patience, empathy, and non-judgemental support.
  • Knowledge of strategies to manage and support emotional regulation in young students as a SEN Teaching Assistant.
  • The student responds well to male role models who bring stability, encouragement, and understanding.
  • Proven ability to work with and implement EHCPs effectively.
  • An enhanced DBS on the update service.

Next Steps:

To apply for this SEN Teaching position, please submit your latest CV or alternatively contact Patrick at Teach Plus.

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Teach Plus is a 5 star, Google rated, London based education recruitment agency. Our passion is to provide candidates with an excellent service in helping them find a new role, our candidate journey is what makes us stand out above the rest. We prioritise ongoing assistance and support to help with your career in education. With over 17 years' experience working in education, we have strong, long-lasting relationships with primary schools across London. We are able to offer a range of opportunities including short term, long term and permanent positions within education as well as a high volume of daily supply work.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.