SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a difference in the lives of kids with complex needs? Do you have any experience working as a SEN Teaching Assistant in an educational environment with students who require additional support? If so, we've got an amazing opportunity for you! Step Teachers are working with a Primary school in Havering and are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a school that advocates high goals while also contributing to student progress. The position long-term role and it will commence in November 2024.

Key Responsibilities of a SEN Teaching Assistant:

• Provide one-on-one support to students with SEN, assisting with their educational and personal development.
• The SEN Teaching Assistant should assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons tailored to the individual needs of students.
• Foster a supportive and nurturing learning environment, promoting independence and confidence.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external professionals to implement tailored support plans for students with SEN.
• The SEN Teaching Assistant should maintain accurate records of student progress and behaviour, contributing to comprehensive assessments and reports.

Requirements of a SEN Teaching Assistant:

• Previously working as a Teaching Assistant with SEN experience in a mainstream school.
• Level 3 qualification is desirable.
• A genuine passion for working with children and young people, with a patient and empathetic approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents/carers.
• SEN experience is essential.
• Flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to thrive in different educational settings.

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Enfield, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers are an agency listed as an approved supplier on the Crown Commercial Service and are proud to be REC audited. This ensures we are carrying out comprehensive checks in line with the REC Code of Professional Practice and are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Upon registration, candidates will be subject to a variety of checks including an enhanced DBS check, full references including your most recent employer and eligibility to work in the UK. 

Weekly pay is processed through PAYE. High street, travel, gym membership and many other exclusive discounts, along with physical and emotional wellbeing services as standard with our pay portal. 

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