Primary SEN Teaching Assistant
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What you'll do
- Support children with special educational needs, including Autism/ASC, Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).
- Support vulnerable children aged 3 to 11.
- Support vulnerable children with their educational and emotional needs.
- Support learners both inside and outside the classroom.
- Be encouraging, inspiring, and a positive role model to the students.
What they're looking for
- Experience and a passion for working with children with SEND ( This can also be personal experience supporting a family member or friend )
- A naturally compassionate and nurturing person
- Aspiring SEND Teacher and Therapist - This is a great opportunity to really get involved and gain experience and knowledge by working alongside
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Primary SEN Teaching Assistant
London Borough of Merton, South West London
ASAP start, full-time (Term time only)
£95 - £100 PAYE per day, weekly payment
I am currently working with a supportive SEN school seeking passionate, hardworking SEN Teaching Assistants at various levels to support children with special educational needs, including Autism/ASC, Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).
You will be looking to support vulnerable children aged 3 to 11. Being a SEN Teaching Assistant is a very emotionally rewarding role, as you will support vulnerable children with their educational and emotional needs and make a huge impact on their lives.
The school welcomes new graduates who are aspiring SEND Teachers and Therapists, as it is a great place to grow within an inclusive and welcoming environment.
This is also a great opportunity for those looking for a new environment, or for experienced SEN Teaching assistants seeking greener pastures to expand their skill set or pursue new opportunities to grow.
The school offers a range of fantastic facilities and various opportunities for the children to express themselves. This includes a small classroom size (7 - 9 students) to ensure each child receives the attention they need, as well as specialist facilities.
The well-being and growth of their staff is also really important, as they offer continuous professional development from the day you first start.
Ideal SEN Teaching Assistant
- Experience and a passion for working with children with SEND ( This can also be personal experience supporting a family member or friend )
- A naturally compassionate and nurturing person
- Aspiring SEND Teacher and Therapist - This is a great opportunity to really get involved and gain experience and knowledge by working alongside
Benefits for SEN Teaching Assistant
- SEN Teaching Assistants receive ongoing training. Many staff members go on to become teachers at the school.
- It's also a great opportunity for budding therapists who are looking to gain experience working alongside accomplished Speech and Language and Occupational therapists.
- Staff wellbeing is always at the forefront of the school, and it has facilities to assist you with your mental wellbeing
Your role as a SEN Teaching Assistant is to support learners both inside and outside the classroom. You should be encouraging, inspiring, and a positive role model to the students.
Interested in hearing more?
If you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities, please get in touch with Heeji Moon at Parker Smith Inclusion.
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