SEN Teaching Assistant

Smart Teachers are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support a child in KS1 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at a vibrant Primary School in Brent. This is a chance to join a school and make a positive impact in a nurturing educational environment.

About the role

• Provide one-to-one support for a child in KS1 with ASD
• Child struggles with communication and can display challenging behaviour
• Assist with class activities and individualised learning plans
• Promote inclusive learning and positive behavior management
• Work alongside the class teacher and SENCO to track progress
• Role starts ASAP and will run until the end of the academic year

About the school

• 3-form entry Primary School in Brent
• Strong commitment to inclusivity, a diverse cohort of pupils attend the school
• Well-resourced classrooms and learning environments
• Collaborative and supportive staff team
• School offers onsite parking, local parking also available

Requirements

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

• Have experience supporting children with ASD
• Have an understanding of pre-verbal communication
• Have an understanding of behaviour management skills

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

• Previous experience working with children who have SEN

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].