Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Teaching Assistant

Long-term to Permanent Position

Working Weeks per Year: Term Time

Pay - £400 - £500 per week

Start Date: May 2024

Are you looking to work as a SEND Teaching Assistant in a SEND School, located in the heart of Erith.

About the School

Complete Classroom Services are working with a Special Educational School who provides exceptional provision for autistic learners aged 4-19 with moderate learning needs, all supported by EHCPs. They prioritise trust, honesty, respect, and kindness in their inclusive and welcoming environment, fostering happiness, confidence, and independence. Through a personalised curriculum, they empower students to develop essential academic and lifelong learning skills, preparing them for future study, training, and employment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with the class teacher to provide outstanding support for teaching and learning.
• Offering 1:1 and group support to children.
• Participating in educational trips with student groups.
• Assisting in assessment and documenting learning progress.
• Working alongside teachers to create engaging classroom displays and learning materials.
• Maintaining a safe and positive environment for all children.
• Creating opportunities for all children to reach their full potential, regardless of their abilities.
• Supporting children with special educational needs, with your daily tasks varying according to their individual needs. You'll need to use your initiative and remain calm in challenging situations.
• Making a profound social impact by positively influencing a child's life trajectory.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A relevant qualification in supporting teaching and learning in schools.
• A genuine passion for working with young people who require additional support to access education and develop socially.
• Ideally, previous experience in supporting children with SEND, particularly in ASD/SEMH interventions, such as sensory circuits and speech and language support.
• Proactive and positive, always striving to meet children's learning needs.
• The ability to build strong rapport with children.
• Dedication to the happiness, well-being, self-esteem, and progress of every member of our school community.

Newly qualified and experienced SEND Teaching Assistants are welcome to apply.

Click apply or send your CV to Sarah complete classroom services.