SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Ealing
Start Date: April 2025
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

A highly reputable and Ofsted-rated GOOD primary school in the heart of Ealing is seeking a dedicated and passionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their dynamic and supportive team. The school is committed to providing an inclusive, nurturing environment that ensures every child reaches their full potential. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a school with a strong sense of community, where both staff and pupils thrive.

Role Overview: The successful candidate will work closely with children who have special educational needs (SEN), providing tailored support to ensure that their individual learning needs are met. The role will involve working across the school, supporting students in the classroom as well as in small group and 1:1 settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support to children with a range of special educational needs, including learning, social, and emotional needs.
• Work under the guidance of the SENCo and class teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Assist with the delivery of interventions and tailored learning activities to promote inclusion.
• Support children with emotional and behavioral needs, offering encouragement and positive reinforcement.
• Monitor and record students' progress, providing feedback to teachers and parents.
• Help to create a safe and supportive learning environment for all pupils.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children, ideally within a primary school setting, particularly with children who have special educational needs.
• A Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) is desirable.
• A patient, empathetic, and proactive attitude with a genuine passion for supporting children with diverse needs.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team and establish positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Knowledge of strategies and interventions for supporting children with a variety of special educational needs.
• Ability to adapt to different learning styles and needs.
• A commitment to promoting an inclusive educational environment where all children are valued and supported.

What the School Offers:

• A supportive, collaborative, and experienced team of staff.
• A welcoming, inclusive school environment with excellent facilities.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A strong focus on wellbeing and work-life balance.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a school that values and nurtures the talents of every individual. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and have the dedication to support students with special educational needs, we would love to hear from you.

To apply: Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role by [application deadline].

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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