SEN Teaching Assistant role
A fantastic, large SEN primary school that caters for students with complex needs are looking for a teaching assistant to join their team in the new half term. If you have experience with working with primary students in either a mainstream or SEN capacity, we would love to hear from you.
1. Small class sizes
2. On The Job Training
3. Friendly well run school
4. In class support
5. Bromley location
The SEN Teaching Assistant Job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to work with young students of a primary age with complex and varied needs in Bromley. You will provide one-on-one support, helping students engage with their learning and develop independence, literacy and mathematics skills. If you have patience, creativity, and a desire to make a real impact in the lives of these pupils, then this might be the job for you!
The successful SEN Teaching Assistant applicant will be given an exciting opportunity to work as a part of a fantastic school in Lambeth where your energy and experience will be valued as you play an important part working each day towards the schools aim to meet the varied needs of its students.
As an SEN teaching assistant you will enjoy a high degree of job satisfaction as you have the opportunity to apply your skills to working with primary school students who need support building their independence and life skills through play and art therapy.
The School
6. Based in Bromley, this fantastic school is a friendly and well respected in the local community with students across the school ages 4-13.
7. Pupils from Bromley and across Lewisham who attend this school are offered a broad and balanced curriculum, that is tailored around an extensive knowledge of their learning difficulties and tailored to them.
8. Support and training offered every week to further develop your knowledge and skills as an SEN teaching assistant for children with varied needs.
9. You will be working with skilled Teachers and SEN Teaching Assistant's in a classroom environment
The SEN Teaching Assistant Responsibilities
10. Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
11. Promote pupil's independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
12. Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement
13. Support with planning, preparation and resourcing for lessons
14. Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities
15. Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school's policy and procedures
16. Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment
The SEN Teaching Assistant Applicant
The ideal SEN Teaching Assistant applicant will be have the following qualities:
17. Enjoyment of working with young people
18. Will have experience working with students with with various SEN needs
19. Sensitivity and understanding, to help build good relationships with pupils
20. A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils
21. Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
22. Commitment to safeguarding pupil's well-being and equality
23. Honest, hardworking, transparent with a willingness to learn and develop
24. Good organisational skills
25. Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults
26. The ability to remain calm in stressful situations