Sen Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Northolt, West London

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-time, Long-term

• Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs?
• Do you have experience supporting pupils with autism, communication difficulties and a range of complex learning needs?
• Are you a patient, resilient and nurturing SEND Teaching Assistant who can provide consistent support while encouraging pupils’ independence?

TeacherActive is currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND school based in Northolt, West London.

The school provides a supportive and inclusive environment for pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. Staff work closely together to provide highly personalised support, helping pupils develop their communication, confidence, independence and engagement with learning.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside teachers and the wider SEND team to provide individual and small-group support. You will help pupils access learning, manage their individual needs and develop important academic, social and life skills.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will:

• Have previous experience working with children or young people with SEND
• Ideally have experience supporting pupils with autism and communication needs
• Be confident providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Be able to adapt activities to meet individual learning and communication needs
• Support pupils with their social, emotional and independence skills
• Use a calm, patient and positive approach to behaviour and engagement
• Be comfortable supporting pupils with varying levels of need
• Work effectively alongside teachers, therapists and other professionals
• Have a strong understanding of safeguarding
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to complete a new application

In return for the above, you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy on-boarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market-leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
• Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance without any admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash

If you are interested in this SEND Teaching Assistant position, click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.