SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you a passionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in a primary school setting? We are currently recruiting for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs at a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Romford.

About the role

Location: Romford, East London
Pay: £105 per day PAYE
Contract: Day-to-day supply or long-term
Hours: 08:15 - 15:30

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with additional needs.

• Support children with their learning, communication, social development and emotional regulation.

• Adapt activities and resources to meet individual learning needs.

• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement support strategies.

• Help maintain a safe, positive and inclusive classroom environment.

• Encourage pupils to develop independence, confidence and positive relationships.

• Support pupils with their daily routines and behaviour management where required.

What's on Offer?

• £105 per day PAYE.

• Day-to-day supply and long-term opportunities.

• Full-time and part-time flexibility.

• The opportunity to gain valuable experience in a supportive primary school environment.

• The chance to make a meaningful difference to pupils who need additional support.

About the school

The school is a welcoming primary setting that is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive learning environment where children are encouraged to develop academically, socially and emotionally. The school values individualised support and aims to ensure that pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) receive the guidance and encouragement they need to thrive.

Requirements

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

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN in a school or educational setting.
• A patient, caring and empathetic approach to supporting children's individual needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and school staff.
• A proactive, flexible and reliable attitude.

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

• SEND 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 Artemis Kazi on 0207 065 7508 or email [email protected].