SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - Camberwell

Engage Education is currently working with a therapeutic SEN School based in South London, the school is looking to take on up to 4 SEN Teaching Assistants.A well-established organisation that provides therapeutic education to children and young people who have complex Social, Emotional and Mental Health, SLD and Autism.

Our schools are based in Camberwell, Bermondsey, New Malden and Kingston.

About the role:

The needs of the pupils they cater for range from:

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health

• Autism - Including non-verbal/semi-verbal students

• Supporting PECs and Social Stories
• Working with children and young people who struggle to self-regulate
• Working with chidlren and young people with self harm/sensory seeking tendancies

• Moderate Learning Difficulties

• Sensory learning and therpeautic approach (including holistic based learning, music and arts)

• You must be prepared to support personal care and support potential challenging behaviours

The ideal applicant will:

• Experience working with students from a challenging background is a must.

• Those who have experience professionally or personally worked with those on the Autistic spectrum should apply

• The application should have a strong understanding of the challenges facing those with Social, Emotional Mental Health issues.

• Those with direct experience supporting young people with Mental Health issues

• You may have a background in a similar school, residential setting or with social work or youth work

• Have a positive mindset, flexible approach and a can-do attitude

• Candidates with Team Teach or MAPA trainer are highly encouraged to apply

How to apply

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally recognised teaching qualification.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in this role.

All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance will be provided.

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