SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you a calm, resourceful professional ready to dedicate your skills to supporting young people with complex needs in a specialised school setting?

Do you excel at providing consistent emotional regulation and academic assistance, helping students overcome their unique learning barriers?

Seeking an opportunity to become a valued member of a positive, forward:thinking team in Harold Hill, where your work directly impacts student confidence and growth?

If you are looking for a hugely meaningful and stable role where your contribution is recognised daily, submit your CV immediately

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly reliable SEN Support Worker / Teaching Assistant (TA) to join a dedicated Special Educational Needs school located near Harold Hill.

This position involves providing essential one:to:one and small group support to students with a variety of needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), and specific communication requirements. You will be instrumental in translating educational goals into accessible learning experiences, making a difference in the daily lives of these pupils.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide essential, tailored intervention that enables students to focus on tasks, manage sensory stimulation, and successfully access their curriculum.
• Work collaboratively alongside the class teacher and therapy teams to adapt learning materials and maintain an organised, therapeutic classroom environment.
• Implement prescribed individual support strategies related to behaviour management, communication tools (e.g., visual timetables, PECS), and de:escalation techniques.
• Serve as a positive and consistent role model, promoting independence, social skills, and effective coping mechanisms during challenging periods.
• Document student engagement and progress accurately, providing clear feedback to the teaching staff and contributing to the review of student support plans.
• Assist pupils with any necessary personal care or mobility tasks, executing these duties with sensitivity, professionalism, and full respect for the students privacy.

Were Looking For

• Demonstrable experience working with children or young adults who have complex learning needs, ideally within an educational or care environment.
• An inherently patient, non:judgemental, and resilient disposition, paired with a proactive approach to solving problems.
• A strong capability to quickly establish constructive and positive working relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Excellent capacity for observation, clear communication, and working effectively as part of a wider professional team.
• An Enhanced Child DBS certificate currently on the update service (or the readiness for a new one without delay).

What You Will Receive

• A competitive and reliable daily wage of GBP90 : GBP110.
• The chance to contribute to a nurturing, specialist school community near Harold Hill that prioritises both student well:being and staff professional growth.
• Access to ongoing training and specialised continuous professional development (CPD) relevant to the needs of the students you support.
• A career path that offers deep satisfaction by tangibly improving the educational journeys and daily living skills of young people.
• Our market:leading GBP300 Referral Scheme reward.

How
If you are a dedicated and supportive individual ready to make a difference in a school setting, Apply now with an updated CV for more information.

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