SEND Teaching Assistant

• Locations

  Hounslow, London

• Salary

  Up to £100 per day

• Sector

  Education, Special Education Needs (SEN)

• Type

  Temporary

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Are you passionate about improving the lives of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities? Then we want to hear from you!

We are recruiting for the following position:

• Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) Teaching Assistant
• Mainstream secondary school
• London Borough of Hounslow
• Immediate start
• £100.00 per day PAYE salary

Our client school is based in the London Borough of Hounslow. With over 1,500 students on roll and a busy sixth form, the school offers a vibrant and welcoming environment to work in. Staff at the school work relentlessly to provide an inclusive setting for all students. They have a number of students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and you will play a lead role in supporting those children.

What will you be doing in a typical day?

• Supporting SEND students in accessing the curriculum
• Supervising SEND students both inside and outside the classroom; assisting with break times, lunch times and trips as well as extra-curricular activities
• Using positive strategies and good behaviour management to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students
• Working closely with class teachers and other professionals towards achieving the best outcomes for SEND students

What skills would serve you well in this role?

• The most important skill is a positive mindset and a passion for supporting SEND students; there will be professional development opportunities available within the role
• Experience of working with SEND or vulnerable people in a previous role; this could include in schools and also in settings such as healthcare, social care, community or youth work
• It is essential that you have good emotional intelligence and empathy for SEND students

Why is this a great job?

• The school is based in an iconic part of West London; with excellent transport links, roadside parking and a rich surrounding of green space
• The working culture in the school is friendly and welcoming; you will join a SEND team who are well-led and who have strong structures in place
• The school has recently been graded ‘Good’ in an OfSted report and ‘outstanding’ for personal development

Would you like to apply or make an enquiry? Please send your CV and one of our team will be in touch.

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