Role: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Enfield
School: SEN School
Pay: £104 PAYE Per Day
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people with SEND?
We are working with an ‘Outstanding’ special needs school based in Enfield and are looking for passionate, energetic, and nurturing SEN Teaching Assistants. The school caters for students with complex needs, a high number of students with ASC in early years and key stage 1 & 2.
The school is looking for committed staff to stay with them long-term and can offer permanent opportunities. The school offers training and people development in any needed areas, as well as apprenticeships and help towards becoming a qualified teacher.
Whether your experience is school-based or personal, and you are passionate about SEND, please apply for this role!
If you aspire to progress into a higher-level teaching Assistant or teacher, this school can offer this progression and development!
Key Responsibilities Learning Support Assistant
- Provide 1:1 and group support to students with SEND, helping them access the curriculum.
- Support students with personal care needs when necessary
- Using symbols to support students with communication difficulties
- Promote social interaction, independent learning, and self-esteem in all students.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to deliver individual education plans (IEPs) and monitor progress.
- Provide a safe, nurturing environment where every child can thrive emotionally and academically.
- Encourage positive behaviour through a consistent and caring approach, in line with the school's behaviour policy.
- Support with physical and sensory needs, including helping with the use of specialist equipment where required.
Requirements
- Previous experience working in an SEN setting or with children with SEND.
- A genuine passion for supporting young people with special needs.
- Ability to work well as part of a team, following guidance from teachers and other professionals.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different levels of understanding.
- Patience, empathy, and a calm approach in challenging situations.
Interested in hearing more?
If you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by response to this advert! Applying on our company website, uploading your CV to our website, or emailing your CV to katie@psiclusion.co.uk