Our team at Ortus Recruitment are dedicated to securing high-quality educators with long-term and full-time roles within Ofsted rated ‘Good‘ and ‘Outstanding‘ primary schools in their local area. We are currently looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to provide support in our client primary school in Teddington.

The ideal candidate will need prior experience of supporting SEN children and most importantly a passion for it. You will need to be able to build rapports with the children, be able to provide a safe environment for them to learn in and be available full time-long term, and to start immediately.

What will you need?

• Sensitivity and understanding
• Patience and ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• To enjoy working with other people
• To be flexible and open to change
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of teaching and the ability to lead activities
• Active listening skills

Responsibilities:

• Prepare learning materials
• Lead subject interventions
• Adapt teaching support according to student’s needs
• Look after children’s physical, social and emotional welfare
• Create an interesting environment for students
• Keep records and attend review meetings
• Work with professionals such as speech and language therapist

How will you benefit?

• 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

SEN Teaching Assistant| Teddington| PAYE £80-£90| Full time-long term| Immediate start