SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant Required for Primary School in Sidcup

• Full time 8:30am-3:30pm Monday to Friday
• Start date: ASAP until July 2025

About the role:

This primary school are seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to work with within their ASD provision. The provision is a mix of KS1 and KS2 students with SEND.

Your Role:

• Supporting an a group of children on a 121 basis
• Ability to use PECS to communicate with non-verbal children
• Working with other support staff to engage pupils in class and minimise disruption
• Providing feedback to teachers and parents

The ideal candidate:

• Outgoing and mentoring manner
• Previous experience working with children with ASD
• Ability to work with children known for very challenging behaviour outbursts
• Enthusiastic and passionate about helping children reach their full potential
• You will be expected to think on your feet and be proactive, no day is the same in a school, so being prepared is vital.
• Ability to form excellent relationships and rapport with pupils

How to apply:

If you’re as excited about this role as we are, you can apply below - or get in touch with us directly.

If you’re not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately you have not been successful for this role. We have a lot of applications to our positions, so don’t be disheartened - you are still free to apply to one of our other vacancies that you may be more suited for. We will also keep your CV on file and continue to help you in your search for your next role.

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We look forward to hearing from you!