Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: England, Greater London, Hackney
Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time
Primary Industry: Education and Training
Salary: £80.00 - £95.00 Per day
Benefits: PAYE
Qualifications: Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Skills: Special Educational Needs (SEN), Autism, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)
- Provide support and assistance to students with special educational needs (SEN) in a classroom setting.
- Work closely with the class teacher to implement individualised education plans (IEPs) for students with SEN.
- Support students with Autism, ensuring they are engaged and participating in classroom activities.
- Assist students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs in managing their behaviour and emotions.
- Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Provide one-on-one support to students who require additional assistance with their learning.
- Monitor and track student progress, reporting any concerns or developments to the class teacher.
- Collaborate with other professionals, such as speech therapists and occupational therapists, to support students' individual needs.
- Assist with the preparation and organisation of classroom materials and resources.
- Support students during transitions between activities and locations within the school.
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
- Prior experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a special educational needs (SEN) setting.
- Experience supporting students with Autism and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
- Thorough understanding of special educational needs (SEN) and appropriate support strategies.
- Knowledge of Autism and strategies to support students with Autism in an educational setting.
- Familiarity with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs and techniques to manage behaviour and emotions.
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with students, teachers, and other professionals.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and follow instructions from the class teacher.
- Organisational skills to assist with classroom preparation and resource management.
- Additional qualifications or training related to special educational needs (SEN) support.
- Specific training or certifications in Autism support strategies.
- Temporary position expected to work Full-Time hours.
- Work within a school setting, primarily in classrooms and other educational environments.
- May involve occasional physical activities, such as assisting students with mobility or sensory needs.
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.
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