SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 04 February 2025 |
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| Salary: | £80 to £90 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 March 2025 |
| Location: | Islington, London, N1 9QG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Step Teachers Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP193417CT3103-A452151-04022025 |
Summary
Step Teachers are seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant located in Islington commencing in February 2025. This full-time position is for 1 Term initially, with potential extension based on performance and school discretion.
This is a nurturing and inclusive school dedicated to providing a supportive and caring learning environment for all our students. They also boast an overall outstanding rating from Ofsted.
Your duties as a SEN Teaching Assistant:
- Support students with SEN on a 1:1 or small group basis to help them access the curriculum.
- Adapt learning materials and teaching methods to meet the individual needs of students.
- Assist the class teacher in creating and implementing individual education plans (IEPs).
- Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback and input to teachers and parents.
- Support students with personal care, mobility, and communication as required.
- Encourage positive behavior and social interaction within the classroom and on the playground.
- Collaborate with other staff members, including SENCOs, to ensure the best outcomes for students.
- Promote independence and confidence in students while ensuring they feel supported.
To be considered for this SEN Teaching Assistant position, you will:
- Experience working with children, preferably in a SEN environment.
- A Level 2 or 3 qualification in Childcare, SEN, or a related field (or equivalent).
- A passion for working with children with SEN and supporting their development.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents as an SEN Teaching Assistant
- Patience, empathy, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- A commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children.
Why Step Teachers?
With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.
Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.
Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.
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