SEN - Sen Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - Specialist Primary School

Location

Mile End

Start Date

September

Contract

Full time, Term time only

Are you a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a lasting difference in the lives of young children? A fantastic opportunity has become available at a highly regarded Specialist Primary School in Mile End for a Full time, Term time only SEN Teaching Assistant starting in September.

This exceptional Specialist Primary School provides a nurturing, inclusive and engaging environment for pupils with a range of additional needs, including Learning Difficulties, Autism, speech and language needs and associated social, emotional and communication needs. The school is committed to helping every child reach their full potential through personalised support, specialist teaching approaches and a child-centred ethos.

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will work closely with primary-aged pupils, supporting them both in and out of the classroom to develop their academic, social and emotional skills. Whether you have previous experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant or have worked as a Support Worker supporting children or adults with additional needs, your transferable skills and commitment to making a difference will be highly valued.

This Full time, Term time only role offers excellent opportunities for professional development, specialist SEN training and long-term career progression within a supportive and well-resourced school. If you're looking to build a rewarding career in specialist education, this September opportunity in Mile End could be the perfect fit.

What the school offers

• Full time, Term time only position with excellent long-term career prospects.
• A supportive Specialist Primary School with experienced and welcoming staff.
• Ongoing specialist SEN training and continuous professional development.
• Well-resourced classrooms and excellent learning facilities.
• A collaborative leadership team dedicated to staff development and wellbeing.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's educational journeys every day.

Daily duties

• Support primary-aged pupils with Learning Difficulties, Autism and additional learning needs.
• Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions tailored to individual learning plans.
• Adapt classroom activities and learning resources to meet pupils' needs.
• Encourage communication, independence and social development.
• Support positive behaviour using consistent and nurturing strategies.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide regular feedback to teaching staff.
• Support pupils during playtimes, educational visits and enrichment activities.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience and independence throughout the school day.

The ideal candidate will have

• Previous experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Support Worker or within a similar support role.
• Experience supporting children or young people with Learning Difficulties, Autism or additional educational needs.
• A caring, patient and compassionate approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn new specialist approaches.
• Confidence supporting pupils with varying levels of need within a specialist setting.
• A genuine passion for helping children achieve their full potential.

Safeguarding requirements

This role involves regular, direct and unsupervised contact with children and young people and is classed as regulated activity relating to children. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, promote the welfare of all pupils and follow all school safeguarding policies and procedures. Appointment is subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check with children's barred list check where applicable, identity verification, qualification checks, employment history checks and suitable references.

TLSA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Robust safeguarding checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed, and all employees are expected to fulfil the safeguarding responsibilities outlined within the job description and person specification.

If you are a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding Full time, Term time only opportunity within an outstanding Specialist Primary School in Mile End, this September start could be the ideal next step in your career. Apply today to join a school that invests in its staff, offers outstanding training and provides the opportunity to make a real difference to children with additional needs every day.

TLSA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all roles are subject to the usual safeguarding checks. The post carries the safeguarding responsibilities outlined in the job description and person specification. Please note that this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, with the relevant amendments (1975, 2013, 2020, 2023 and any that follow), meaning all cautions and convictions that aren't "protected" will need to be declared.