Affinity Wokforce are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join the team at our Secondary SEN School in Walthamstow. As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you'll closely support children and young individuals facing challenges like Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. Your role is to help them learn, develop skills, and boost self-esteem. While the journey may be demanding, the substantial small victories you achieve will fill you with pride. The Role: Support the Teaching Assistants within the school by running a half termly supervision group. Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). To cover and lead class teaching, when needed. Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school's policies, practices, and procedures, so as to support the school's values and vision. Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct. Benefits of working with Affinity Workforce: You will be paid a competitive daily wage, based on your experience. Dedicated consultant allocated to support you with any questions and concerns. Support in writing CV's and job applications. £200 for any successful referral of Teachers and £100 for Teaching Assistants. You will receive free, up to date safeguarding training. Training workshops and CPD courses to provide professional development. The option of working under a PAYE or Umbrella pay scheme. The Desirable Candidate Can offer previous experience with mental health in a supporting capacity A knowledge or understanding of SEN/SEMH A confident approach to working with children An educational background An enthusiasm to learn and develop professionally An enhanced DBS Affinity Workforce can assist with this. AWSSUPP