SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistants with Complex Needs Experience Required

Location: Hackney (E5)
Start Date: ASAP/January 2025
Job Type: Full-Time - Monday to Friday - 8.15am to 3.15pm
Pay: £88 - £110 per day (Depending on Experience - Paid through PAYE)

Complex Needs SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you looking for a role working with children with complex needs and disabilities, including MLD, PMLD, physical needs, and a range of SEN?

Do you have experience of supporting pupils with SEN requirements, additional needs, or disabilities? Are you confident in working with children with autism, cerebral palsy, MLD, SpLD, or other SEN barriers? Have you ever had experience with PECS, Makaton, BSL, or any communication method? Are you comfortable supporting children who require personal care, lifting, and physical support?

Complex Needs SEN Teaching Assistant

The Job

Working with pupils aged 11 to 19 in the secondary part of a large specialist SEN school, you'll be kept busy! The role involves support across a number of classes, some one-to-one Teaching Assistant work, and some small class support. You'll be supporting the class teacher as part of a team of teaching assistants, to help the children with whatever they may need! Some physical support, help with communication and interpersonal skills, and delivery of sensory curriculum based learning activities!

Complex Needs SEN Teaching Assistant

You'll Be

• Experienced working with children with a disability or SEN
• Happy to carry out personal care including changing and hoists
• Able to hold student attention and focus with excellent communication skills
• Promote happiness, self-reliance and encourage positive interactions

Teaching Personnel

• UK's Largest Education Recruitment Agency
• Generous rates of pay
• A dedicated SEN Consultant
• A large number of schools exclusive to Academics
• Honest and friendly service
• Access to our 'Refer a Friend' scheme

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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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