SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant (Part-Time)
Area: Hackney, East London
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Part Time, Long Term
Salary: GBP14.25 - GBP16.80 per day depending on experience
Working hours: 08:30 - 16:00, Monday to Friday available

Brief description: SEN Teaching Assistant required for a secondary school in Hackney. Supporting students with communication and interaction needs, helping them access learning and achieve positive outcomes.

About the school: A good secondary school in Hackney with a supportive SEN department and inclusive approach to education. The school provides a positive environment where students are encouraged to develop both academically and personally.

About the role: The successful candidate will work closely with students who have communication and interaction needs, including autism and speech and language difficulties. You will support learning in the classroom, promote engagement and help students build confidence and independence.

We''re looking for a dedicated candidate to:

• Support students with SEN in lessons and around the school
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging learning activities
• Encourage positive behaviour and classroom participation
• Build positive relationships with students and staff
• Support students'' academic, social and emotional development

Requirements -

The ideal candidate would have:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN
• Knowledge of autism and communication and interaction needs
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• A calm, patient and adaptable approach
• Experience in a secondary school setting is desirable
• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.