Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

• Immediate start
• Competitive rate of pay
• Full-time, long-term
• North London
• £80-100 per day

A Teaching Assistant is needed for a special educational needs (SEN) school in North London for students with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD).

As a teaching assistant, you will support secondary school students aged 11-19, who need extra support than what is offered in mainstream schools.

This school is easily accessible from around London, with great transport links.

Being a teaching assistant at this school, you will become a part of a highly supportive team with exceptional senior leadership and fantastic resources.

Willingness to do personal care is preferred.

Your responsibilities as a teaching assistant may include:

• Working with and supporting students with ASD.
• Providing academic support, either one-on-one or in a small group.
• Promoting a positive and inclusive classroom culture and providing emotional support when needed.
• Implementing positive behaviour management strategies which may include physical restraints, to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage focus and self-control.
• Assisting teachers with alternative teaching methods, such Lego therapy to encourage joint working and communication skills, or intensive interaction sessions to help pupils develop attention and interaction skills.
• Being aware of safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of students.

To be a teaching assistant, you will need:

• The right to work in the UK.
• A clear and up-to-date DBS
• Experience working as a Teacher in a UK school.
• A patient and 'can-do' attitude

If you are an experienced teaching assistant with a passion for supporting ASD students, then this is the role for you.

Apply now to be a teaching assistant at this school and help to make a significant positive impact on the lives of these students.

Reeson Education:

REESON Education is London's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

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Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%