SEN Teaching Assistant

Posted 14 February 2025
Salary Negotiable
LocationSouth East London
Job type Contract
Discipline Primary Education
ReferenceCAM300686_1739521057

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant | Full Time | South East London

Role: SEN Teaching Assistant

Start: ASAP

Location: SE19, South East London

Contract: Full time

Rate: £90-110 per day

We are looking for an outstanding SEN Teaching Assistant to join one of our leading schools in Crystal Palace for the entire academic year. The school is thriving and always delivers the best support for all their SEND students. This SEN Teaching Assistant role you will be supporting a year 6 boy who has social interactions needs (ASD) in a 1:1 setting. The child is high functioning and can manage daily tasks quite well but struggles to regulate experiences in class.

You will collaborate with the classroom teacher and other professionals to create a positive and inclusive learning environment for the student.

The ideal candidate:

  • Experience working with students with behavioural challenges, preferably in an educational or special education setting.
  • Knowledge of behaviour management techniques, positive reinforcement strategies, and de-escalation methods.
  • Ability to establish rapport and build positive relationships with students, demonstrating patience, empathy, and understanding.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm and composed in challenging situations.

Requirements:

  • Experience working with students with behavioural challenges, preferably in an educational or special education setting.
  • Knowledge of behaviour management techniques, positive reinforcement strategies, and de-escalation methods.
  • Ability to establish rapport and build positive relationships with students, demonstrating patience, empathy, and understanding.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm and composed in challenging situations.

Benefits:

  • Great potential to land a permanent role
  • We offer flexible shifts, part time and full time
  • £100 referral scheme for anyone you recommend to work with us

If you are seeking a fantastic new challenge as a SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a primary school please "CLICK APPLY" or contact Anelka Campbell using the details provided.