SEN LSA - Part Time, Secondary School

Description1:1 Teaching Assistant, supporting a child with SEN in a mainstream setting
- Stamford Hill, Hackney
- Part Time, 1:00pm to 4:25pm Monday to Thursday
- September 2023
talentED are working with a Secondary School in the Stamford Hill, Hackey, area who are currently looking to recruit a part-time a one-to-one Teaching Assistant to support 3 children across KS3 and KS4
This is a part time position based around the hours/days above
The school are a forward thinking, supportive Secondary School who need the successful teaching assistant to be understanding, patient and caring whilst providing the students to proactively learn in a classroom setting
The school have fantastic resources and a SLT who are on hand to provide support and training where needed
If you have experience in a 1:1 Teaching Assistant position and are interested in making a positive difference to students lives, please apply below.
The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are 6 months minimum experience working with Children, Young People and/or Adults with Autism, Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs
This is a temporary to permanent position meaning that you have the opportunity to complete a long-term placement through ourselves before being offered a permanent role by the school
The Role
As a special needs teaching assistant / learning support assistant, you will be supporting children on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis with their daily routine at school including activities, meal times and outdoor play
The activities carried out at school are very sensory led to help the children to enhance these skills and based on the needs of the children, sensory activities is the most effective way for them to learn
The activities carried out are things like outdoor play, music, baking, crafts etc, in which you will be required to take part in the activity alongside the children to help them to engage in the task.
The children and young people you will be supporting have autism, learning disabilities and communication barriers - depending on the needs of each pupil, some will require support with personal care
Some children are also non-verbal which means you will have access to a range of picture cards used as a key to help the children to communicate what they want
You will work alongside various staff members and teachers to support each pupil with their personalised learning plans and cater to their individual needs.
The School
The environment in which you will be working is in a Secondary School located in Stamford Hill, Hackney that caters for children and young people aged between 11 to 19 years of age.
Requirements
To be considered for the Teaching Assistant position, you will:
Be available Monday to Friday 1:00pm and 4:25pm.
Be physically fit and energetic.
Be passionate about changing the lives of young peopleWe are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults
We take our responsibilities extremely seriously
All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service
About us
We are a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people
We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.
What we offer
As a valued employee, you will receive:
Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn [PAYE] system
Guaranteed pay scheme [to commence when schools re-open, subject to availability and qualifying criteria]
Pension contributions [subject to a qualifying period]
Full compliance with AWR [Agency Workers' Regulations], to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to
FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training and safeguarding training.
Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme
Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support

How to apply
If you are an experienced or aspiring Teaching assistant/LSA who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, please click apply
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Features
  • PAYE + Holiday Pay
£14
Hackney, London
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