SEN Teaching Assistant

Do you have a passion for teaching? How would you like to be part of the learning community where you can reach your full potential.

If so, then teaching personnel has the role for you! Whether you have previous experience in education, or you have just graduated we can guide you through the entire process, applying for the next step in your career has never been so easy!

We are currently hiring for SEN teaching assistants to work in one of our schools in Tower Hamlets.

This is a great opportunity for anyone looking for more responsibility and experience in supporting students. Any cover supervisors or graduates with any relevant or related work experience are encouraged to apply for immediate consideration.

The Ofsted rated outstanding school are looking for an experienced LSA to work 1:1 with a pupil. The pupil has learning difficulties, and the ideal candidate will have experience working in a school and working with SEN. 

This role will be full time and will start end of October with minimum lasting the whole academic year with the opportunity to go permanent.

What we are offering:

• Excellent rates of pay and weekly pay through PAYE
• Your personal dedicated consultant who specializes in Primary Education, who will guide you throughout the application process.
• 24/7 access to your online portal where you can manage your schedule, view payslips and update your personal details.
• Access to various development courses throughout CPD courses e.g. behaviour management, safeguarding, assessment methods and strategies, cover supervisor course, etc – these are all free or heavily discounted and you will receive a certificate on successful completion!
• Excellent work life balance
• Builds classroom experience and provides permanent opportunities for the future
• A variety of school placements; you can pick and choose where you want to work
• Long- and short-term assignments
• A 'Recommend A Friend Scheme' with the opportunity to earn up to £50 per referral

The successful candidate will:

• Be confident, self-motivated, and professional with a passion for education

• Be patient, caring and engaging
• Undergo enhanced DBS checks - Child only
• Live a reasonable distance from the Tower Hamlets area or surrounding areas (this is not a necessity and if you are willing to commute do not hesitate to apply!)

• Be a positive and encouraging role model for students
• Be enthusiastic while driven and highly supportive to the students and the school staff
• Have behaviour management skills
• Be punctual, resilient and willing to go the extra mile

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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