SEN Teaching Assistant

Position: Teaching Assistant - Autism Support
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2024

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team, specifically to support children with autism. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and other staff members to provide tailored support, ensuring that each child can thrive and reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one and small group support to children with autism, both in and out of the classroom.
• Assist in implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) and other learning strategies.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment.
• Support students in developing social skills, emotional regulation, and independence.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and parents to monitor and report on student progress.
• Adapt teaching materials and resources to meet the unique needs of each student.
• Participate in relevant training and professional development activities.

About the school

We are a vibrant and inclusive primary school located in Plaistow, Newham, dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for all our students. Our school is home to approximately 300 children, and we pride ourselves on fostering a warm, caring, and inclusive atmosphere.

Requirements

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

• Have prior experience working with children, particularly those with autism, is highly desirable
• Have a passion for education and a genuine interest in supporting children with special educational needs (SEN)
• Have the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Have relevant qualifications (e.g., CACHE Level 2/3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools) are an advantage but not essential

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

• Experience supporting children with 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 Mubarak Jama on 020 7065 7500 or email Mubarak.Jama@smartteachers.co.uk.