Location: Redbridge, East LondonSalary: £83.69 - £106.59Contract: Full-time, Part-time, ContractStart date: September
Our partner school aims to support the development of its pupils by ensuring they have excellent educational experiences which encourage a love of learning. They take pride in what they do and build memories that continue to influence their lives in a positive way. You should want to empower children to know that they have the capacity to make great decisions and change the world.
As an integral part of the team, the SEN Teaching Assistant will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide individualized support to students with SEN. You will play a vital role in promoting inclusive practices, assisting with academic tasks, and supporting students' social and emotional development. A
tailored approach to the individual child ensures that every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential in a caring and safe environment.
This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of these students and contribute to their educational growth.
Responsibilities
- Establish a warm, caring, and supportive relationship with pupils in order to support them during their time at the school.
- Promote and encourage independence and personal development in pupils and maintain high expectations of behaviour at all times.
- Provide 1:1 support to students with SEN, tailoring your approach to meet their specific needs.
- Show a commitment to their own professional development in the field of SEN.
- Respond to the varying and changing needs of the school and adapt to any task presented to achieve the smooth running of the school.
- Promote pupils' cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, physical development and spiritual well-being.
- Demonstrate a proven ability to work collaboratively within a multi-professional team.
- Provide feedback to pupils in relation to attainment and progress under the guidance of the teacher.
- Support the use of ICT in the curriculum.
- Support children's' learning through play and planned learning activities.
- Support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher and in line with health and safety requirements.
- Prepare and present displays.
What you will need to succeed
- GCSE Maths and English Language qualification minimum Grade 4 or equivalent is essential.
- Level 2 - 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification (or working towards).
- Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.
- Knowledge and experience of pupils with SEMH, ASD.
What you will get in return
- Life Assurance and
Pension enrolment
- Employee assistance programme
- Fully funded training and qualifications
- Free membership to Health cash back plan
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