Ortus Recruitment are seeking a highly motivate and passionate teaching assistant with experience in SEN. The successful candidate will be committed to supporting the children in their academic studies, and ensuring that their physical, emotional and social welfare is being looked after. The school is located under the Merton borough in Colliers Wood, and has a friendly environment where the teachers, parents and governors work together to help children improve in their education.

What will the job role include :

• Working one to one with students who have special educational needs, supporting them with their reading, writing, and numeracy skills.
• Looking after the children’s emotional, physical and social welfare.
• Keeping record of the student’s improvement and helping them in the areas they are having difficulties with.
• Encourage the children to interact with their peers, to help build up their self- esteem.
• Create an interesting environment for children to work in.
• Help the children manage class behaviour

What skills are needed for this role:

• Ability to be flexible and open to change
• Sensitive towards the children’s needs.
• Creativity
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to stay calm in stressful situation

What do Ortus Recruitment offer ?

• £80 – £90 PAYE (No umbrella companies/ Hidden Deductions)
• Partnership with holiday sport camps (for extra earnings)
• Opportunity to go from Temp to Perm

If you would like to apply for this role, please send a copy of your full CV.

SEN Teaching Assistant | Colliers Wood | Full time – Long term | Immediate start