High-Level SEN Teaching Assistant

Posted 03 April 2024
Salary Negotiable
LocationSouth East London
Job type Contract
Discipline Special Education Needs
ReferenceHLSENTA/CB/22_1712150863
Contact NameChloe Brown

Job description

Remedy Recruitment is currently looking for a High-Level SEN Teaching Assistant to join an amazing primary school in South East London.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Your primary role will be:

  • Leading the academy Nurture Provision
  • Complementing the professional work of teachers and SENCO and taking responsibility for agreed activities under an agreed system of supervision This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals and groups or short term for whole classes and monitoring students and assessing, recording and reporting on students' achievement, progress and development
  • Managing and developing a subject area within the academy and/or management of other teaching assistants including allocation and monitoring of work, appraisal and training
  • Under an agreed system of supervision, taking a lead role within the academy to address the needs of students who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning
  • Providing support for students, the teacher and the academy in order to raise standards of achievement for all students, particularly those with SEN, by utilising advanced levels of knowledge and skills when assisting with planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes, and to encourage students to become independent learners, to provide support for their welfare, and to support the inclusion of students in all aspects of academy life

What We are Looking For

We would like to hear from you if you have:

  • GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above
  • NVQ Level 3, or equivalent
  • Good knowledge of a range of learning barriers, including special needs
  • Experience of contributing to and assessing provision for children with a range of needs
  • Some knowledge of some of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds
  • At least two years' school-based experience as a TA, or equivalent
  • For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

Applying for this Position

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.