SEN Teaching Assistant – September Start – Tower Hamlets
A welcoming and inclusive primary school in the Borough of Tower Hamlets is looking to appoint one or two SEN Teaching Assistants to join their team for the new academic year.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a caring, creative school where children are supported to achieve their full potential through a nurturing and engaging environment.
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting children with additional needs, particularly pupils who are at the early stages of communication, have ASD, and may at times become dysregulated. You will work closely with class teachers and the wider SEN team to provide tailored support on a 1:1 and small group basis.
This SEN Teaching Assistant role would be ideal for graduates considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology or SEND support, as well as those with previous experience working with children with additional needs. Future teacher training opportunities within the trust may be available!
If this SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity sounds like the ideal role for you, please read on below for further information.
JOB DESCRIPTION – SEN Teaching Assistant
- SEN Teaching Assistant
- Supporting pupils with SEN, including children with ASD and communication needs
- Working on a 1:1 and small group basis
- Supporting pupils who may become dysregulated and helping them to access learning
- Working across KS1 and KS2 depending on experience and strengths
- Working alongside an experienced and supportive SEND team
- After Easter start
- Long Term & Full Time
- £95 - £115 per day, term time only
- Located in the Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Position until the end of the academic year, with potential to be extended
- Opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of pupils with additional needs
PERSON SPECIFICATION – SEND Teaching Assistant
- A degree from a reputable university is desirable
- Experience supporting children with SEN would be highly beneficial
- Experience working with pupils who are at the early stages of communication, have ASD, or may become dysregulated is particularly advantageous
- Graduates aspiring to become teachers are encouraged to apply
- Patient, calm and nurturing approach
- Passionate about supporting every child to reach their full potential
- Able to build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents
- Resilient, reliable and committed
- Proactive and able to use initiative both in and out of the classroom
- Confident, positive and adaptable
- Willing to learn and undertake additional SEND training
- Must hold a registered DBS or be willing to apply for one immediately
SCHOOL DETAILS
- Inclusive and supportive primary school
- Graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted
- Strong and experienced leadership team
- Excellent SEND provision and additional training opportunities
- Warm, nurturing and family-orientated environment
- Modern facilities and resources
- Located in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Excellent transport links
SEN Teaching Assistant – September Start – Tower Hamlets
If you are interested in this SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity, trials are taking place NOW so apply immediately for your chance to be shortlisted for this SEN Teaching Assistant position.
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed to this SEN Teaching Assistant role.
The successful SEN Teaching Assistant candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.
This SEN Teaching Assistant post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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Apply for this SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity by sending your CV to Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted)!
Pay: £95.00-£120.00 per day
Work Location: In person
