Year 5 SEN Teaching Assistant

Year 5 SEN Teaching Assistant - Waltham ForestLocation: Waltham Forest Start Date: ASAP Contract: Full-time, permanent Pay: 22 000 DOE (Pro Rata)Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant who can bring energy, consistency and confidence to the classroom? Do you know how to build positive relationships with pupils while maintaining clear boundaries and high expectations?Academics are recruiting a Year 5 SEN Teaching Assistant in Waltham Forest for a full-time, permanent position starting ASAP. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced TA who enjoys working closely with individual pupils and wants to make a lasting difference as they prepare for the transition into secondary education.You''ll be supporting a pupil in Upper Key Stage 2 on a primarily 1:1 basis. The pupil is lively and can present behavioural challenges, so we''re looking for someone who can remain calm under pressure, respond consistently and strike the right balance between being supportive and firm.What will the role involve?Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 5 pupil with additional needsHelping the pupil engage with lessons, activities and classroom routinesSetting clear expectations and reinforcing positive behaviourSupporting emotional regulation and encouraging appropriate responses to challenging situationsAdapting activities and approaches to suit the pupil''s individual needsBuilding a trusting relationship while maintaining professional boundariesWorking closely with the class ..... full job details .....