SEN Teaching Assistant

Description:

Job Advert: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: North London

Position: Full-time, Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Start Date: Immediate/September 2024

About Us:

Join our committed and innovative team at, where we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students. We are a progressive secondary school located in North London, renowned for our excellence in education and our vibrant, community-focused ethos.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support our secondary-aged students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for supporting young people, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to helping every student achieve their full potential. This is a full-time role, providing a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of our students.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide one-on-one and small group support to students with SEN, both in and out of the classroom.
Assist teachers in developing and implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) tailored to the needs of SEN students.
Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of all students.
Help students with personal care needs, where necessary.
Monitor and record students' progress, offering regular feedback to teachers and parents.
Assist in the preparation and organization of classroom activities and resources.
Promote and model positive behaviour management strategies in line with school policies.
Requirements:

Previous experience working with secondary-aged students with Special Educational Needs, ideally within a school setting.
A relevant qualification in education or childcare is desirable.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
A patient, empathetic, and resilient nature.
Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Benefits:

Competitive salary based on experience.
Ongoing professional development opportunities.
A supportive and collaborative working environment.
Access to school facilities and resources.
Opportunities for career progression.
How to Apply:

If you are passionate about supporting young people with SEN and meet the requirements listed above, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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