SEN Teaching Assistant

Smart Teachers are searching for a motivated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to assist a KS2 child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at a mainstream primary school in Newham. This is a chance to become a part of the school community and contribute to a supportive learning environment.

• Offer one-on-one support to a KS2 child with ASD
• Support the child with communication difficulties and challenging behavior
• Assist with class activities and tailored learning plans
• Encourage inclusive learning and effective behavior management
• Collaborate with the class teacher and SENCO to monitor progress
• Position starts ASAP and runs until the end of the academic year

• 2-form entry Primary School in Newham
• Classrooms and learning environments with adequate resources
• Cooperative and encouraging staff group
• There is on-site parking at the school and nearby parking as well.

To be considered for the role of SEN Teaching Assistant you will:

• Have experience supporting children with ASD
• Understand preverbal communication

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Previous experience working with children who have SEN

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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