SEN Teaching Assistant

Role: SEN Teaching Assistant
Time: 8:30am â?? 4:00pm (Monday to Friday)
Pay Scale: £500 -£550 peer week
Term Time Only â?? 38 weeks
Start Date: ASAP

Horizon Teachers are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a large three-form entry school in Brent on a one-to-one and small group basis with pupils with Special Educational Needs.

The successful candidate will have experience working with SEND children and have a good understanding of the challenges that can arise in this environment. You will be responsible for supporting the students with their daily activities and learning, working closely withclass teachers and external therapists.

The successful applicant will:

• Support SEND children with their learning and development.
• Have a passion for working with children.
• Intimate care may be necessary for specific children.
• Be a team player who is able to demonstrate a willingness and ability to accept responsibility.
• Assist with the planning a range of interesting, age-appropriate activities.
• Be proactive, self-motivated and have an attention for detail
• Be imaginative, enthusiastic and hardworking, have excellent organisational, communication and people skills.
• Be respectful to each individual child and their learning journey with us and support them in reaching their full potential
• Have a keen eye for health and safety and safeguarding issues
• Provide emotional support to students when needed

 
To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Experience working with SEND children
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion for working with children and a desire to make a positive impact on their lives
• A patient and calm demeanour with the ability to work well in a team
• The ability to adapt to a challenging environment and remain positive.

 
Why Horizon Teachers

• We are currently having our busiest year & placing more staff than ever before
• We can help you find permanent, long-term, and flexible roles in the Education sector
• Easy registration process via online link and a video consultation

• We provide interview preparation and guidance throughout your job search

 

Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent. 

Horizon Teachers, part of Operam Education Group.