Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Smart Teachers is recruiting on behalf of an excellent mainstream secondary school based in Redbridge. We’re looking for a SEN TA with relevant experience to support pupils with ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder).

About the role

• Teaching Assistants are required to join an 'Good' school in Redbridge in September 2024
• Teaching Assistants are required to join the schools on site SEN Unit, working across either KS3 or KS4
• Teaching Assistants will be required to support individuals and small groups
• Full time role, hours 08:00-15:30pm

About the school

We believe that every student can excel and we seek to provide an inspirational learning journey that maximises student progress. At this school in Redbridge, the primary objective is to develop meaningful learning experiences that empower our students to actively participate in the wider community and successfully transition into life.

Requirements

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

• Have a passion to teach outside of a mainstream environment, and a commitment to experience the unique opportunities of a special school
• Have a kind, caring, and compassionate nature which is used to plan and deliver inclusive, fun, and inspiring lessons
• Have experience with pupils with ASD

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

• 6 weeks worth of teaching 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 Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].