KS1 SEN Teaching Assistant.

Location Maidenhead
Discipline: Primary, Special Educational Needs & Disabilities
Job type: Full Time
Salary: ££90 - £99 per day, Benefits: Holiday Pay & PAYE
Contact name: Lauren Overbeek

Contact email: lauren@supplyhive.co.uk
Job ref: LO-129
Published: about 1 month ago
Startdate: 2024-10-13
We are a currently accepting applications for a Teaching Assistant to join a local specialist school that provides high-quality education for children and young people with autism. Working in an SEN school offers a unique and rewarding experience. Our environment is nurturing, inclusive, and designed to help every child thrive by meeting their individual needs. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant (TA) to join our team and support our students in their educational journey.
As a Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant in an SEN school, you’ll work closely with experienced teachers to support children with autism in both their learning and personal development.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
  • Assisting in the delivery of engaging, tailored lessons that cater to individual learning needs
  • Providing 1:1 and small group support during classroom activities
  • Helping to manage sensory needs and support students with their behavioural challenges
  • Supporting students' social, emotional, and personal growth
  • Collaborating with a wider team of staff to create a positive, structured learning environment
Requirments: 
  • Experience working with children, ideally in a SEN setting
  • A caring, patient, and proactive attitude
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff and students
  • A passion for helping children with special needs reach their full potential
  • Flexibility and a willingness to learn in a dynamic, ever-changing environment
  • An enhanced DBS on the update service. 
  • Safeguarding training. 
Working in an SEN school is incredibly rewarding. You will become part of a supportive and collaborative team, with plenty of opportunities for professional growth and ongoing training. The relationships you’ll build with students are truly special, and the impact you can make on their development is profound. If you’re ready for a fulfilling role where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you!

Pay: £90-99.00 per day, PAYE & Holiday pay.

All applicants will need to provide the relevant qualifications for this role as well as the right to work in the UK. We at Supply hive are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. And so, we do undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE.