Primary SEN Teaching Assistant
London Borough of Merton
£85 - £100 PAYE per day, depending on experience
Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4pm
ASAP start
We are working with a lovely SEN school in Morden, which provides creative education to children who have been diagnosed with Autism/ASC, ADHD, Down's Syndrome and SEMH. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to gain practical and clinical experience in special needs education.
Primary SEN Teaching Assistant requirements
Passion for working with young people who require additional support in order to access education and social development
Ideally, previous experience (formal or informal) supporting children with autism or other special educational needs
CACHE Level 3 desirable but not essential
A proactive and positive individual who is always striving to meet children's learning needs.
Ability to build rapport with children
Willingness to learn and partake in any additional training
Strong behaviour management skills, ability to de-escalate situations and give strong direction
A good sense of humour and an optimistic outlook
What you can expect as a Primary SEN Teaching Assistant
You will be expected to communicate with families, social workers and therapy teams.
You will be responsible for leading play-based activities, developing social skills and building confidence
Your role as a Primary SEN Teaching Assistant will be to support a child with special educational needs however the role will vary from day to day, you will be expected to use your initiative and respond calmly in challenging situations
For aspiring Teachers, Pastoral Workers, Child Psychologists, Educational Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, SALTs, Counsellors, and Social Workers, these positions will offer relevant and vital experience for your chosen career path
Continued Professional Development - SEND schools and APs are continually training their staff to help them support their children's needs, you will become an expert in your field
You will have an opportunity to make a huge social impact, as a specialist SEN Teaching Assistant you would change the path of a child's life.
Pay
We understand that pay is extremely important and it must be clear and simple! For that reason, we have chosen to pay our staff via PAYE only. Quoted rates are gross pay, and your pay will never involve the employer's NI deductions or admin fees.
Just as roles vary, so will the remuneration depending on the role requirements and your experience. You will often see these roles advertised as daily rates, please note that we pay PAYE only and rates will vary from £80-100 per day, depending on the role and your experience.
Again, we are happy to help you with any rates queries, just ask us!
Interested in hearing more?
If you want to hear more about Primary SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by responding to this advert, uploading your CV to our website, or emailing your CV to
Unfortunately, if you are not contacted within 5 working days, you have been unsuccessful in this role. However, we will keep your CV, and you are welcome to contact us to discuss your SEND career development.
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