SEN Teaching Assistant

Overview

Ongoing position

London borough of Newham

Social, emotional & cognitive support for students with various SEMH-related needs

Day to day as a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)

Responsibilities

• Supporting student/students in developing their social, emotional and cognitive skills
• Liaising with the class teacher, SENCO & wider community professionals (e.g. Educational Psychologist) to ensure students are on track
• Supporting the team in creating a progressive & welcoming learning environment
• Working with student/students in various year groups with learning disabilities (Autism, ADHD) as well as Mental Health needs

About The School

• Primary school located in the London borough of Newham
• Tight-knit community and supportive team
• Easily accessible by public transport + street parking offered close to the site
• Holds a high conversion rate of graduates who started as SEN TAs to now practising Psychologists (e.g. Clinical, Educational etc)

The ideal candidate for this SEN Teaching Assistant

• Academic individual - holds a degree in a related field
• Prior experience working with students (ideal but not essential)
• Understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• Aspiring to pursue a career in Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Counselling, Pastoral Work

If you are interested in the position as a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA), please apply through this job advert or by calling in directly TODAY and speaking with Aaron Deacon