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SEN Teaching Assistant

Horizon Teachers
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 15 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

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  • A forward-thinking school in Greenwich is seeking SEND Teaching Assistants to support children with special educational needs.
  • The position offers a pay rate of £85 - £125 per day, with both part-time and full-time options available.
  • Candidates should have experience working with children or adults with conditions such as Autism or Sensory Impairments.
  • The school provides ongoing training and development opportunities, focusing on specific needs like Autism and communication techniques.
  • No previous school experience is required, but a passion for helping children with SEND is essential.
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children with a variety of special educational needs? A forward-thinking and innovative school in Greenwich, committed to delivering outstanding education and support, is looking for SEND Teaching Assistants to join their inclusive, vibrant team on a long-term basis!Job Role: SEND Teaching AssistantStart Date: ASAPContract Type: Daily, Part-Time, and Full-Time positions availablePay Rate: £85 - £125 per dayThe Job Role:
  • Work 1:1 with children who have a wide range of needs such as Autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, Global Developmental Delay, and Speech and Language difficulties.
  • Provide tailored support for children with sensory processing issues, physical disabilities, and complex medical conditions.
  • Ensure safety and wellbeing, creating a nurturing environment where children can thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.
  • Foster engagement in learning through creative play, sensory activities, and hands-on educational tasks that inspire curiosity and build essential life skills.
About You:
  • Passionate about making a difference-whether you've worked in schools before or have experience in the care or support sectors, we value your enthusiasm and dedication to helping children with SEND reach their full potential.
  • You'll have experience working with children or adults who have conditions such as Autism, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), or Sensory Impairments.
  • You're confident, patient, and able to adapt to different learning styles, providing support to students with complex needs such as Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges, and Specific Learning Difficulties like Dyslexia and Dyspraxia.
What We Offer:
  • Ongoing training and development to help you grow in your role, including opportunities to learn more about specific needs like Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, and communication techniques like Makaton and PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System).
  • The opportunity to work in a school that celebrates individuality and provides a truly rewarding environment for both staff and students.
No previous school experience required! If you have a background in care, support work, or are simply passionate about working with children with SEND, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your positive attitude and your desire to help children grow and succeed.Why Horizon Teachers?
  • Many of our support workers go from working on a temporary contract to permanent positions because they're doing a role that they truly enjoy.
  • We have a great reputation, we have been supporting schools in London for 16 years and have over 600 Google Reviews.
  • Top pay rates and the permanent equivalent pay after 12 weeks.
  • We are committed to your safety. We are conducting video consultations currently to protect the health and welfare of our team, teachers, and teaching support staff.
This school are seeking multiple people for this position! So, if you are looking for a new rewarding opportunity apply today! Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent. Horizon Teachers. Enhancing Children's Education.

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