Higher Level Teaching Assistant Engage Education are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join a team in Lambeth that work with neurodiverse young people ages 7 - 19 with complex profiles. All of the pupils have educational health and care plans typically with a diagnosis of SEMH, ASD and associated conditions. The aim is to provide an environment where pupils can grow and develop socially, emotionally and academically. As a higher-level teaching assistant, you will work predominantly as expert support whilst also providing a range of cover and teaching across the schools services which could include: planned coverage of a class, unplanned short term coverage, specialist teaching due to expertise and interventions You will need to have a strong understanding of SEN, Neurodiversity and child development. Job Description: Planned coverage of a class in place of their usual teacher or group coordinator Planned coverage of support, in place of a Class Teaching Assistant (TA), or Additional Support TA to help regulate pupils who require one-to-one support Planned specialist teaching due to expertise of a subject Regular interventions for a caseload of pupils The ideal applicant will be: Understanding of Special Educational Needs Ability to work in a child focused way Ability to deliver teaching to classes based on pre-determined lesson plans as well as work with small groups of individual pupils Effective communication skills Outstanding listening skills Ability to recognise and understand young people’s needs Reflect on your own practice and to always seek self-improvement Good organisational skills, ability to plan, manage and prioritise workload. Ability to develop constructive and appropriate relationships with pupils About us: We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core. Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant) Free CPD sessions Your own dedicated consultant Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners How to apply: You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualification and experience. All teachers require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in this role. All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance was provided. By aplpying for this role, you are consenting to Engage Education Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the GDPR requirements.