SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: East London 

Position: SEND Teaching Assistant 

Start Date: ASAP 

Pay Rate: £100 per day (PAYE) 

Working Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday 

TeacherActive is seeking an experienced and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in East London, committed to providing a supportive and engaging learning environment for students with special educational needs. This role is ideal for a candidate with previous experience working in SEND settings, a compassionate nature, and the ability to adapt learning materials to meet the diverse needs of students.

1. Do you have a genuine passion for supporting children with special educational needs and helping them reach their full potential?

2. Are you adaptable, patient, and able to handle the varied demands of working with SEND students?

3. Can you work collaboratively with teachers and other staff to create a positive learning experience?

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide 1:1 support to students with special educational needs

- Assist the classroom teacher in implementing tailored education and behaviour plans

- Support the development of social, communication, and learning skills

- Maintain a safe and inclusive classroom environment

Essential Requirements:

- Previous experience as a SEND Teaching Assistant (primary experience preferred)

- Understanding of SEND strategies and individual learning needs

- Strong communication skills and a patient, adaptable approach

If you’re excited about making a meaningful impact on young learners and have the experience and commitment needed to excel in this role, apply today to join our team at TeacherActive!

All our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance, and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

If you are interested in this position or want to hear about any of my other opportunities, please click ‘apply’ now, and I will be in touch with you to discuss further.

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