SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEN experienced TA needed for permanent position at a day school for young people with ASD in North East London

• Access to a wide range of therapies and training
• A culture in which pupils and staff feel safe, secure and valued
• Close working relationships with parents and professionals

This a co-educational, purpose built day school in North East London for young people aged 5 to 19 with mild to moderate autism, Asperger’s syndrome and associated learning difficulties. It is our intention that every pupil will achieve their full potential in both academic and personal development, take up new challenging goals and work hard to achieve them. As a day school we provide an alternative to residential education which supports pupils to develop independence and social skills whilst living in their home environment. The School enables pupils to become successful learners, responsible citizens and confident individuals. The school aims to deliver the highest level of education and care according to individual need in a safe, positive and structured environment in which every pupil is encouraged to achieve the best possible academic, social and vocational outcomes.

• Small teaching groups

• High staff to pupil ratios

• Access to a wide range of therapies and training

• A culture in which pupils and staff feel safe, secure and valued

• Close working relationships with parents and professionals

• Purpose built education facilities for young people with autism and Asperger syndrome in an urban setting

• Provision of a curriculum of the highest quality and range which meets personalised learning needs for all pupils

• Integration of a broad range of Nationally Accredited GCSEs, Functional Skills and Entry Level programmes

• Development of work-related and enterprise skills as a high priority in the curriculum

• Where appropriate, inclusion within main stream school provision as part of a pupil’s individualised learning programme closely supported by educational staff

If you are interested then please send an updated CV with covering letter outlining why you would be the ideal candidate to Rukshana Reza on 020 7593 3078.