SEN Teaching Assistant - Islington

Smart Teachers are recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a pupil in KS1

About the role

• Teaching Assistant required on a full time basis, to join a school in the Islington area
• Role is supporting a pupil in KS1 1:1
• Child has been diagnosed with ASD and is described as academically engaged but needing support during social situations
• School is looking for a Teaching Assistant who is able to be calming but also firm
• Role is Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 15:30

About the school

• Good, 1 form entry school in Islington
• School caters for a diverse cohort of pupils who stem from a number of different backgrounds
• Ofsted commented the school has "developed a curriculum which has high expectations for all pupils"
• Close to excellent transport links

Requirements

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

• Have an enhanced child workforce DBS

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

• Professional or personal experience working with pupils with ASD

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 Jovan Shand-Alridge on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].