Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

Primary SEN Teaching Assistant - 1:1 Autism Focus - Camden

One of the leading Speech and Language Mainstream Primary Schools in London are searching for a Primary SEN Teaching Assistant to support one of their Year 1 students on 1:1 basis.

The student has a diagnosis of ASC (Autism) and will need support to access the curriculum. The student also has access to the school's language base, therefore this role would suit somebody with an interest in supporting language development and working with other professionals.

This fantastic Primary School based in the heart of Camden are a 2-form entry mainstream school with a specialised Speech & Language Unit attached. This is to give children and therapists the space to work and progress with various activities.

If you are passionate about education and this sounds like the role for you, read on for more information about this amazing opportunity as a Primary SEN Teaching Assistant!

JOB DESCRIPTION: Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

Your role as a Primary SEN Teaching Assistant will include but not be limited to:

• Working 1:1 with a targeted child with a diagnosis of ASC

• Autism support

• Cognitive and Language support

• Supporting in class and in small groups

• Collaborating with Teachers, SENCO and therapists

• Full time role: 8:30am - 4:30pm

• Long term role - until at least July 2025

• £100+ per day

• ASAP start

PERSON SPECIFICATION: Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

The ideal candidate for a Primary SEN Teaching Assistant will have the following:

• Strong academic background - educated to a degree level from a reputable University

• Experience in a previous SEN role, or personal experience with SEN would be ideal

• Experience working with children - ideally in a school setting

• Ideal for those who are compassionate, confident and calm

• You must be able to commit to the entire academic year, until July 2025

SCHOOL DETAILS - Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

• Rated 'OUTSTANDING’ by Ofsted

• One of the leading schools in the borough

• Language Resource Base to support Speech and Language needs

• Creative and friendly atmosphere

• Located in the London borough of Camden

• Great public transport links - access to the Northern and Picadilly lines, and Overground and Thameslink

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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Primary SEN Teaching Assistant - 1:1 Autism Focus - Camden