Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

Do you want to be part of a multi-disciplinary team of dedicated friendly Teachers and Teaching Assistants helping children with social and communication difficulties to blossom and thrive?

Do you have a passion for learning, excellent inter-personal skills and are confident, enthusiastic, calm, supportive, resilient and adaptable?

Due to expanding numbers, an OUTSTANDING school based in MITCHAM are looking to welcome you to apply to join their team!

This school located in Mitcham is an Ofsted-rated “Outstanding” . The school provide a nurturing environment for children. The school is looking for TAs that are passionate about workin with special needs education, across key stages. Many of the children have some associated difficulties such as fine motor problems or poor organisational skills, they are all within the average range of cognitive abilities.

This school has a unique atmosphere created by its totally dedicated, highly professional and caring staff. We acknowledge specific strengths and support individual weaknesses, so that each child achieves and has the opportunity to fulfil his or her potential.

What the role involves:

The Teaching Assistant role involves supporting children, assisting the class teacher, helping to maintain the learning environments and assisting with administration. You may be required to provide ad-hoc or dedicated 1:1 support to specific children and also to provide whole-class support in lessons.

This school offers:

• Small class sizes and the opportunity to work 1-1 with children where possible.

• Support from an enthusiastic and dedicated team of Teachers who will work alongside you in the classroom.

• Continued professional development and training.

• The opportunity to obtain a City & Guilds accredited training course in Behaviour Support Management while working here. 

• An opportunity to pursue a career in Teaching

• Great staff benefits and a friendly nurturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.

• Excellent English skills (clear written and spoken English) along with good reading, writing and numeracy skills.

• The ability to build good working relationships with children, teachersand parents.

• Experience of working with children with Special Education Needs (SEN), particularly children on the Autism Spectrum.

• The ability to manage a small group of children with complex social communication needs.

• The ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment is essential.

• Qualifications preferred include GCSE, CACHE Diploma Level 3 in Child Development or equivalent qualification.

IS THIS THE ROLE FOR YOU? APPLY TODAY!

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

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