SEN Teaching Assistant

Smart Teachers is looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a 'Outstanding' school in Hackney.

About the role

• Role starts in September 2024 on a full-time basis and is for the rest of the academic year, starting at 08:30 and finishing at 15:30
• As an SEN TA you will be supporting the pupil in the classroom with their work while working alongside the class teacher
• Previous experience working with pupils with ASD/ADHD is desirable but not essential
• You will have responsibility of identifying the pupils needs, and providing support to the pupil based off of these needs.

About the school

• School has good public transport links
• The school is located in Hackney and was rated 'Outstanding' in their latest Ofsted report.
• Supportive and experienced SLT

Requirements

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

• Have experience working with children

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

• Prior experience working as a TA. To qualify for higher end pay rate you will have strong experience working with children with SEN in a education setting

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.