SEN Teaching Assistant - East Ham

We are looking for a proactive, committed, and caring SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team at a school in East Ham.

About the role

The ideal applicant will be passionate about working with young people, aware of the difficulties experienced by children with special education needs, and dedicated to offering excellent support in a supportive and inclusive setting. This position is ideal for someone who is eager, understanding, and prepared to positively influence the lives of children with a variety of learning difficulties.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the learning, social, and emotional growth of students with special education needs one-on-one and in small groups.
• Collaborate closely with teachers to alter and adapt the curriculum to each student's unique needs.
• Encourage children who struggle emotionally, physically, or sensory-wise to participate fully in class activities and school life.
• Help in the implementation of support plans and interventions for SEN students.
• Encourage good conduct and social skills while making sure that kids are given the tools they need to become self-sufficient learners

About the school

This is a friendly, inclusive, and forward-thinking primary school in Dagenham. It takes pride in fostering a supportive and dynamic atmosphere in which all children, regardless of ability, are provided with the resources and opportunity they need to succeed. The dedicated staff works together to ensure that each child receives the finest quality education and care.

This is a full-time position. Monday - Friday. 08:30 - 16;00

Requirements

To be considered for the role of SEN Teaching Assistant - East Ham you will:

• Previous experience working with children, ideally within an SEN setting
• A good understanding of a range of SEN, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning difficulties
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well within a team

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Relevant qualification in childcare or special educational needs (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, CACHE, or equivalent)

Smart Teachers is 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 Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, 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 (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, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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