SEN Teaching Assistant | Brent | ASAP Start
The team at Ortus Recruitment are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to prepare children for their future by supporting in their emotional, social and academic development. You will play a key role in helping them develop their personalities and minds by exposing them to ideas and experiences that will help them gain a solid grounding in the world.
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for development to thrive and children to learn, play and grow. You will lead numeracy, literacy and reading interventions in small groups to raise attainment, liaise with parents/carers, manage behaviour in the classroom, supervise playtime and organise the classroom.
Main Responsibilities:
- Provide a safe and nurturing environment
- Plan and implement age-appropriate activities to promote learning and development
- Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
- Communicate effectively with parents regarding their child’s progress and daily activities
- Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment
- Ensure the health and safety of all children in your care
Role Requirements:
- Minimum qualifications: GCSE level (including maths and English)
- Previous experience working with KS1/KS2
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with young children
Benefits of working with Ortus:
- £85 – £105 daily rate (PAYE, NO UMBRELLA COMPANY FEES)
- Opportunities for training and CPD courses to enhance skillset
- Potential to secure permanent contract after 20 working weeks
- Potential to be placed on teacher training programme
- Generous referral scheme
- Continuous support/advice from specialist consultants
Ortus Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates applying to posts through Ortus Recruitment must undertake or have undertaken the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application form.
The school are looking to trial candidates ASAP, so apply today to be considered for the role!