Teaching Assistant
Destination Education
Location: Walthamstow & Surrounding Areas
About the Role
Are you passionate about making a real difference to a child's education?
Destination Education is currently working with a number of welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary schools, and we are expecting a range of exciting SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities to become available for September.
These roles will involve providing dedicated 1:1 support to pupils with Special Educational Needs within a mainstream primary school environment. You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCo, helping the pupil access the curriculum, build confidence, develop independence, and feel fully included within the classroom.
We are expecting both full-time and part-time opportunities, making this a great option whether you're looking for a full-time role for the new academic year or something that fits around your existing commitments.
With schools preparing for September, now is a great time to register your interest. We want to speak with passionate SEN professionals early so that when the right opportunity comes through, we can match you with a school that suits your experience and what you're looking for.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with Special Educational Needs.
- Support the pupil to access the curriculum and participate fully in classroom activities.
- Help develop the pupil's confidence, independence, and social skills.
- Adapt activities and resources to meet the pupil's individual needs.
- Encourage positive behaviour and promote an inclusive classroom environment.
- Work closely with the class teacher, SENCo, and wider support team.
- Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
- Build a strong and positive relationship with the pupil you are supporting.
- Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs.
- Previous experience working within a primary school is desirable.
- Experience providing 1:1 support would be advantageous.
- A patient, caring, and understanding approach.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to build trusting relationships with pupils.
- A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning.
- Looking for a full-time or part-time position from September.
- A dedicated consultant who takes the time to understand your experience and career goals.
- Access to a wide range of mainstream primary schools.
- Full-time, part-time, long-term, and permanent SEN opportunities.
- Early access to upcoming September vacancies.
- Opportunities to build strong relationships with schools that could lead to permanent positions.
- Consistent support throughout the recruitment process.
If you're a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity from September, we'd love to hear from you. We are expecting a variety of 1:1 SEN roles across mainstream primary schools over the summer, so apply today with your CV or contact Jesse at Destination Education to register your interest and find out what opportunities could be coming up.
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