SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Streatham
Job Type: Contract
Reference: EG-Y-Se 1
Salary: £450 - £480/week + CPD & PAYE
Job Published: 02 April 2025

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant

Location:

England, Greater London, Streatham Area 

Job Type:

Contract, Full-Time hours 8:30- 16:00 

Primary Industry:

Education and Training

Salary:

£450 - £480 Per week

Benefits:

CPD and PAYE - Pay As You Earn -NO UMBRELLA

Job Duties:

  • Supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in the classroom
  • Assisting the class teacher in planning and delivering tailored educational activities
  • Providing one-to-one support to students who require additional help for students with physical disabilities
  • Helping to create a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students
  • Collaborating with other staff members and ensure engagement of non-verbal students 

Required Qualifications:

  • Recognised Teaching Assistant qualification
  • Enhanced DBS check
  • Knowledge of special educational needs and disabilities

Education:

  • Minimum of GCSEs in English and Maths

Experience:

  • Previous experience working with students with SEND ( Personal experience)
  • Experience in a classroom setting

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Understanding of different learning needs and how to support them
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Patience and empathy towards students with SEND

Preferred Qualifications:

  • First Aid certification
  • Training in behaviour management techniques
  • Health and Social Care 
  • Cache level 3
  • Manual handling

Working Conditions:

  • Work in a school setting
  • Full-time hours
  • Working in reduced classes ( 6 - 8 students ) 
  • Opportunity for professional development