Graduate Teaching Assistant

Description

Graduate Teaching Assistant - SEN Primary School

Hounslow| Full-Time | Term Time Only | September Start

Are you a recent graduate looking to begin a rewarding career in education?

A welcoming and inclusive specialist primary school in North London is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Graduate Teaching Assistant to join its dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers, educational psychologists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists or professionals looking to gain valuable experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

The school caters for primary-aged pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, Speech and Language needs, Moderate Learning Difficulties, Global Developmental Delay and associated communication and sensory needs. Staff work collaboratively to provide a nurturing, structured and engaging environment where every child can thrive.

The Role

Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups

Assist children with their academic, social and emotional development.

Deliver targeted interventions under the guidance of the class teacher and SEND team.

Support communication using visual aids and structured routines.

Engage pupils through child-led play, sensory activities and interactive learning experiences.

Encourage independence, confidence and positive social interactions.

Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and their families.

Assist with observations, progress monitoring and classroom preparation.

Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.

Support with personal care

Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and other professionals to meet individual pupil needs.

The Ideal Candidate

A graduate with a genuine interest in education or SEND.

Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential.

Patient, caring and resilient with a positive and proactive attitude.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Able to build meaningful relationships with children who have additional needs.

Passionate about helping every child reach their full potential.

Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.This is an outstanding opportunity for a graduate who is passionate about making a positive impact and gaining invaluable experience within a specialist primary setting before progressing into teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy or another child-centred profession.

Apply today to begin a rewarding career supporting children with Special Educational Needs.

Timeplan Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. xjnqpsq Timeplan education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation."

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