Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: London
Contract Type: Full-Time
Start Date: September 2024
About Dunbar Education:
Dunbar Education is a leading recruitment agency specializing in education and dedicated in matching talented educators with rewarding teaching opportunities.
Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in both classroom and 1:1 settings. You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to provide tailored support to help students achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with a range of SEN needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and learning difficulties.
- Assist in the implementation of personalised learning plans (PLPs) and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
- Support students in accessing the curriculum, both in class and during interventions.
- Use positive behaviour management strategies to support students' emotional and social development.
- Monitor and report on student progress to the class teacher and SENCO.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, parents/carers, and external agencies to ensure holistic support.
- Adapt resources and materials to meet the individual needs of students.
- Help create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Experience working with children with SEN in an educational setting.
- A good understanding of the primary/secondary curriculum and how to differentiate for students with SEN.
- Patience, empathy, and resilience.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Relevant qualifications (e.g., a Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent) are desirable but not essential.
- A commitment to ongoing professional development and training.
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV outlining your experience and suitability for the role as soon as possible.
Disclaimer:
Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. To adhere to safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement.