Special Needs Primary Assistant

Description

SEN Teaching Assistant – SEMH & SEND Provision

Ilford | Full-Time | Monday–Friday | September Start

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming 3-form entry primary school in Ilford that is looking to appoint a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their specialist provision on a full-time basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a nurturing environment and has experience supporting children with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs alongside a range of SEND, including Autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and communication needs.

The Role

Supporting pupils within the school's specialist SEND provision.

Building positive relationships to help pupils feel safe, engaged, and ready to learn.

Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and therapists to deliver tailored support.

Using positive behaviour strategies to support emotional regulation.

Encouraging independence, confidence and social development.

Helping create a calm, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Experience working with children with SEND and/or SEMH needs.

A calm, patient and resilient approach.

Excellent behaviour management skills.

A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning.

The ability to work collaboratively as part of a supportive team.

A DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to obtain one).

In Return, TeacherActive Offers:

Competitive rates of pay.

A dedicated consultant who will support you every step of the way.

Access to CPD and training opportunities.

Flexible payment options.

The opportunity to work in a supportive and inclusive primary school where every child matters.

If you're a compassionate, hardworking SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next rewarding role, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today or contact Abbie at TeacherActive for more information:

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Every child deserves someone who believes in them—could that be you?

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. xjnqpsq

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment

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