Trainee Special Needs Teaching Assistant
- location Westminster
- contract type Full-time
- contract terms Short-term/day-to-day supply
- salary £400 to £500 per week
- ref ExStrainee
- Apply by 28 December 2023
- Job start ASAP
- Job end Ongoing
Trainee Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Location: Westminster
Pay: £400/£500 per week (PAYE)
Start date: As soon as available or January 2024
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
About the role
The role of a Teaching Assistant is vital in the day-to-day running of schools. The best Teaching Assistants have excellent communication skills and are able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff, quickly and effectively.
You will be working with the class teacher to manage behaviour, support with interventions, and provide additional support to children with autism of all ages.
About the school
We are recruiting on behalf of an excellent Special Needs School based in Westminster, a short walk from a range of popular overground stations. This is an all-through school, meaning pupils ranging from Primary Year 1, to Secondary Year 13 are on campus. We’re looking for either a Trainee Special Needs Teaching Assistant or someone with relevant experience to support pupils with Autism, amongst other special educational needs.
The working environment here is one of outstanding support, team work, and a common goal in mind; providing a quality learning environment for their pupils. This school has excellent facilities designed to support SEND pupils, such as a sensory room, soft play area, breakout rooms, and a life-size apartment designed to help the KS4 pupils with life skills as they progress into adulthood.
We are looking for a candidate who is passionate, has a great sense of humour, and an ethic to work as part of a team. Our client provides specialist training for those who are new to the sector including safeguarding, specific training on Autism, and Team-teach. This school is ideal for those who are looking for an excellent school to kickstart your career, or a school where you can make a real difference, transferring relevant skills.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Trainee Special Needs Teaching Assistant you will:
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
- 2 professional references
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- Enhanced DBS on the update service
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 [email protected].