SEN Teaching Assistant

We are currently looking for dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to join our supply team and work across primary schools in City of Westminster.

About the role

As a Supply SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide vital support to pupils with additional needs across a range of primary schools in City of Westminster. You will work on a flexible basis, covering daily, short-term or long-term placements, supporting children with a variety of needs including ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs.

About the school

Primary schools in City of Westminster are part of a diverse and vibrant educational community offering high-quality learning across a mix of maintained schools, free schools and academies. The vast majority of schools in the borough are judged Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, with many performing at or above national averages in key areas like reading, writing and maths.

Requirements

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

• Previous experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), ideally within a UK primary school setting

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

• Previous experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), ideally within a UK primary school 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 Kardelen Altindag on 0207 0657549 or email [email protected].