SEN Teaching Assistant

Position: Teaching Assistant - Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Pay: £87 - £100

Location: Barking and Dagenham

Job Type: Full time, Long Term

About the role

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of children with special educational needs? Do you have a heart for guiding and nurturing young minds as they embark on their journey of learning life skills? We invite you to become a vital part of our team at one of our partner special schools located in the vibrant community of Barking and Dagenham.

Your Role:

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the growth and development of our students. You'll work closely with our dedicated teaching team to create engaging and structured lessons that are tailored to our students' needs. Your primary focus will be on providing individualized support to students as they explore a variety of life skills. You'll be part of a collaborative effort to foster an atmosphere of growth, creativity, and independence.

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate with teachers to develop and implement lesson plans that enhance life skills development.
• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students during lessons and activities.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment where each student's unique abilities are embraced.
• Facilitate engaging activities in music, art, sports, and story time, promoting sensory exploration and self-expression.
• Assist with classroom management and behavioral support, ensuring a safe and conducive atmosphere for learning.

What we are looking for:

• Genuine passion for working with children with special educational needs.
• Patience, empathy, and a strong desire to make a positive impact on students' lives.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with teachers, parents, and therapists.
• Flexibility and adaptability in responding to the evolving needs of the students.
• Prior experience in a similar role or relevant educational background is a plus.

Location:

• This school is nestled in the heart of Barking , a dynamic and diverse community that embraces creativity and inclusivity.

Perks:

• Fulfilling and rewarding work that makes a real difference.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Chance to be part of a passionate and dedicated team.
• If you're ready to embark on a journey that combines your passion for education with your commitment to making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply today! Help us shape the futures of these incredible students and be a beacon of support and inspiration in their lives.

About the school

About Us:

At this primary school that prides itself on creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where each student's unique abilities are celebrated. We specialize in supporting primary-aged children and have a unit on site for those with mild to moderate special educational needs, focusing on equipping them with essential life skills that empower them to thrive.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of SEN Teaching Assistant you will:

• Have experience working with primary aged children

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• SEN Experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Mubarak Jama on 020 7065 7500 or email Mubarak.Jama@smartteachers.co.uk.