Job Description
SEN Teaching Assistant | Wimbledon | SW19
Location: Wimbledon
Payscale: £80-£95 per day
Duration: Long-term to Permanent
Start Date: Immediate start
Interviews/Trials: Ongoing
Q:Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a new long-term role in an inclusive primary school?
Q:Do you have SEN Experience and a passion for making a difference to children’s lives?
LTF Recruitment currently have a fantastic opportunity to appoint a SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a “Good” rated primary schools based in Wimbledon. This role is ideal for those who genuinely have a passion for helping children within a primary setting, particularly with learning difficulties. The successful candidate will be working full time during school hours for the minimum of the academic year, and for the right candidate will evolve into a permanent placement.
The main aim of this role is to support the class teacher to deliver academic excellence, day in, day out, with professionalism and enthusiasm. Key responsibilities include:
Assisting students with their educational and social development, on an individual and group basis.
Providing support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.
Assisting teachers with the maintenance of student records.
Building and maintaining successful relationships with students, whilst treating them with respect and consideration.
Provide expertise to deliver a personalised curriculum for each pupil’s learning.
Work together with families and other agencies to ensure every pupil is valued, challenged and supported.
Have the highest expectation that every pupil will make sustained academic and personal progress.
The ideal candidate for the school will:
Have high expectations of teaching and learning.
Be a positive role model.
Contribute to the positive ethos of the school.
Be able to work collaboratively with a range of children and adults.
Be keen to develop as a professional.
Previous, recent experience in a similar education setting esepcially working within a SEN Setting.
Being independent and able to work under pressure.
This exciting opportunity is a great chance to join the support staff of a passionate and inclusive, Ofsted rated Good, two-form entry primary school. The school enjoys brand new facilities, a nursery for pre-school age children, and a small centre for children with speech, communication and language needs.
Here at LTF we are here to support you through your experience and aid a smooth transition into your new role. With dedicated specialists in long-term to permanent recruitment you will have 24/7 access to your consultant. We offer access to a wide range of FREE CPD courses to aid progression and an easy-to-use timesheet portal.
If you feel this role would be suited to you, please submit your CV via the application page or contact Ahmed at LTF Recruitment. All applicants will need a valid DBS and two references in order to trial for this role.