SEN Teaching Assistant

Job role: 1:1 SEN TA

Location: North London

Pay rate: £90 per day dependent on experience

Teaching Personnel are looking to appoint x2 1:1 SEN TA's to work across schools in North London. The ideal candidate will have previous knowledge and experience working on a 1:1 basis with children aged 11-16 and be able to build a positive working relationship with the students class room teachers and parents. 

About the role:

- Support 1 student throughout a school day, this could include and will not be limited to; academic support, physical support and mental support.

- You will be required to work along side then SENDCO and students class room teachers to maintain a positive learning enviroment.

- Ensuring the safeguarding of the children and young people in your care.

-  Set challenging expectations and promote self-esteem and independence, providing feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher.

- Establish professional and supportive relationships with pupils ensuring they feel safe. Enabling them to participate and enjoy learning.

- Contribute to planning, evaluation of activities, observations, assessing, recording and reporting pupil’s progress.

- Risk assess every activity and complete relevant regulatory paperwork.

- Awareness and understanding of Ofsted requirements/regulations and latest developments in special education.

- Work within pre-determined guidance, policies, procedures and teacher’s guidance.

- Ensure the Our Place staff code of conduct is adhered to and implemented.

Skills Required:

- The ability to work under pressure in challenging circumstances.

- Strong written, listening and verbal communication skills, being able to explain tasks simply and clearly.

- The ability to work on own initiative and as part of a committed team

- Strong organisational skills.

- Have a regard for professional development and attend relevant courses.

- Basic ICT skills.

Essential Qualifications/Work Experience:

- GCSE level in literacy and numeracy, or the equivalent.

- Certificate or Diploma in Childcare and Education or relevant teaching assistant qualification.

- Awareness of TEACCH Values.

- Experience of working with young children.

- Experience of working with people with severe learning difficulties and or challenging behaviours.

- Knowledge and understanding of OFSTED regulations.

- Knowledge and understanding of child development.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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