1:1 Teaching Assistant - Croydon
Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary School – Full-Time (Term-Time Only)
Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs? We are a welcoming and inclusive school looking for an enthusiastic and patient SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team. You’ll support pupils with a range of needs including autism and speech & language difficulties.
About the school
This school in the heart of Croydon are looking to add a dynamic and skilled 1;1 Teaching Assistant with experience of working with children of various SEN Needs. The school has clear goals for fostering and developing children's needs throughout the school.
Requirements:
- Supporting pupils with a range of SEN in the classroom and one-to-one
- Implementing individual education plans (IEPs)
- Supporting learning under the direction of the class teacher or SENCO
- Assisting with personal care (if applicable)
- Promoting inclusion and equal opportunities
- Monitoring and reporting on student progress
- Managing behaviour sensitively and effectively
Desirable:
- SEN TA qualification or relevant training (e.g., Makaton, PECS)
Contract: Full-time (8:30am – 3:30pm, Mon-Fri, term time only)
Salary: £90-£110 per day
We are committed to safeguarding children. All offers of employment are subject to enhanced DBS checks and references.
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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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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