Location: Southwark

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 16:30

Overview: Are you passionate about education and interested in supporting children with special educational needs (SEN)? We have an exciting opportunity for a Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join our team. This role involves providing 1:1 support to an Autistic child in a Year 3 class. Our school’s senior leadership is supportive and friendly, creating a welcoming atmosphere where learners and staff can thrive.

Duties:

• Provide 1:1 support to children with SEN
• Assist the class teacher
• Support the whole class when needed
• Supervise and care for children during break times
• Manage challenging behavior
• Build positive relationships with parents

Why Choose Ortus?

• Competitive daily pay of £85 – £100 per day (PAYE), no hidden fees
• Opportunity for CPD courses and teacher training
• Clear career progression pathways
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Partnership with holidays for extra earning potential
• £100 referral bonus for successful candidate referrals

Essential Skills:

• Genuine passion for supporting children with SEN
• Experience working with children with Autism/ADHD
• Enthusiasm for working with young children
• Ability to monitor and record student progress
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures
• Positive, caring, energetic, can-do attitude

If you are interested in this role, please attach your CV to your application. We look forward to hearing from you.