SEN Teaching Assistant - Islington

Posted 14 August 2019
Salary £80 - £85 per day
LocationIslington
Job type Contract
Discipline Special Education Needs
Referencea5w87_1565775803
Contact NameSophie Child

Job description

Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you looking to kick start your career as an SEN Teaching Assistant?

Committed to supporting pupils with Special Needs within primary schools?

Are you looking for a rewarding and enjoyable role offering additional training opportunities?

Key points

  • School based in Islington
  • SEN Teaching Assistant Position
  • Primary School
  • Long-term to permanent role
  • September 2019 start
  • £75- £80 per day
  • Opportunities to train as a teacher
  • Great CPD

A fantastic opportunity to work in outstanding primary schools in the borough of Islington has become available. You will be expected to work with young children helping develop their personality and pushing their creative side in a positive direction.

You will be working 1:1 with a child with mild SEN and supporting the classroom teacher with lesson plans and activities.

The SEN teaching assistant specifics:

  • Supporting SEN children in school (inside/outside classroom, in the playground, at interventions, etc.)
  • Supporting a variety of SEN Autism (ASD/ASC), ADHD, Dyslexia and Behaviour Difficulties
  • Liaising with the class teacher, SENCO, parents and intervention leads
  • The highest quality of Safeguarding

Person Specification:

  • Level 3 teaching qualification or a recent graduate
  • Minimum of 3-6 months of experience as a Teaching/Support Assistant or similar
  • Experience working with SEN such as Autism, Learning Disabilities or Physical Difficulties (desirable)
  • Passion and enthusiasm for supporting children and young people
  • Able to manage challenging behaviour
  • A valid DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one

If you think you are the right person for this role then please apply now you can also contact Sophie at Remedy for more information.