SEND Teaching Assistant Islington

Description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary School

Location: Islington, North London

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm

Contract: Full-time

Start Date: ASAP

A friendly and inclusive primary school in Islington is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated support team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to make a genuine difference to the educational and personal development of pupils with additional needs.

About the Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside the class teacher and SENCO to support pupils with a range of additional needs. Your role will involve helping pupils access the curriculum, build confidence and develop their independence.

Key responsibilities include:

Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN

Supporting children to engage positively with classroom learning

Assisting with literacy, numeracy and other curriculum activities

Supporting pupils with their social, emotional and communication development

Following individual support and learning plans

Encouraging positive behaviour and independence

Working collaboratively with teachers and other support staff

Creating a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all pupils

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for a Teaching Assistant who is:

Caring, patient and approachable

Passionate about supporting children with additional needs

Confident building positive relationships with pupils

Reliable, proactive and adaptable

Able to work effectively as part of a team

Calm and consistent when supporting challenging situations

Previous experience working with SEN in a school setting is desirable, but relevant childcare or support experience will also be considered

Working Hours

Monday to Friday | 8:30am–4:00pm

If you are passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and are looking for a rewarding role within a supportive Islington primary school, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

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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