SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Southwark
Job Type: Contract
Reference: LH12394
Salary: £90 - £100/day
Job Published: 04 April 2025

ASAP Start

 

We are currently recruiting for Teaching Assistants to work in our schools throughout Southwark.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Learning Support and Teaching Requirements:

  • Support pupil learning through the delivery of specific learning programmes, setting high expectations whilst encouraging their independence and building their confidence.
  • Mentor students on a 1:1, planning and leading a series of booster and intervention sessions to tackle difficult topics.
  • Observe, record and feedback information of pupil performance.
  • Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher to assist in behaviour management and to support pupils in their learning objectives.
  • Promote inclusion, encouraging pupils to interact and work collaboratively.
  • Adapt and develop resources for EAL and SEND pupils, ensuring their safety and enabling them to access the curriculum.
  • Assist in creating materials for curriculum delivery and display boards.

 

Essential:

  • Right to work in UK.
  • Genuine passion and a belief in the potential of every pupil.
  • To be a learner and continually seek professional development opportunities.
  • Enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or must be willing to pay for one.

 

Desirable Experience

  • Experience of working with children in a tutoring or classroom capacity.
  • Experience managing children in a formal setting.
  • Maths and English GCSE or equivalent at grade C or above (or equiv).
  • Certified teach assistant course or training or willingness to undertake this.