SEN Teaching Assistant | Battersea | Full Time | £85 – £100 PAYE | Immediate Start

An award-winning Primary School based in Battersea are looking for a SEN teaching assistant who will be responsible, under the instruction or guidance of the class teacher, to support a pupil with SEN, enabling them to access learning. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the class teacher by supporting vulnerable pupils and be committed to putting the child’s well-being first. This position will be a full-time role supporting the school from Monday to Friday, from 08:30am-16:00pm for the rest of the academic year, with a view of going onto a permanent contract for the right candidate.

The ideal candidate:

• Enjoy working with children and be able to develop positive relationships with them.
• Be able to develop an understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the child being supported
• Have relevant training in supporting children with special educational needs in the classroom setting
• Be able to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour
• Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
• Have good communication skills
• Be flexible with regard to other classroom work
• Have experience working with children with Down’s Syndrome, ASD
• Have experience in implementing specific programs e.g. SALT, OT
• Knowledge of Makaton desirable

Benefits:

• A supportive team of staff.
• £85 – £100 per day PAYE (No Umbrella Companies)
• Access to professional development (i.e. Safeguarding Course)
• Opportunity to achieve permanent contracts (temp to perm)

Please apply today with your Full CV to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

SEN Teaching Assistant | Battersea | Full Time | £85 – £100 PAYE | Immediate Start

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