SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Advertisement: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: London Borough of Ealing
Salary: £480 - £550 per week
Position: Full-time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role:

We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and experienced SEN (Special Educational Needs) Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and vibrant team at a well-regarded primary school in the London Borough of Ealing. The successful candidate will work closely with students who have a variety of special educational needs, helping to create an inclusive and nurturing environment where every child can thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support children with SEN in the classroom, under the direction of the class teacher and SENCo (Special Educational Needs Coordinator).
• Assist with tailored learning plans, adapting resources to meet individual needs.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities.
• Help with the implementation of behaviour management strategies.
• Monitor and record students' progress, sharing feedback with the class teacher and other staff.
• Foster positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to promote a collaborative and inclusive learning environment.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant, ideally with students with special educational needs.
• A passion for working with children and a desire to make a positive impact on their education and well-being.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well as part of a team.
• Patience, empathy, and a flexible approach to meeting students' diverse needs.
• An understanding of the challenges faced by children with SEN, and the ability to support them effectively.

Qualifications:

• A Teaching Assistant qualification (e.g. Level 2 or 3) is preferred but not essential.
• Experience working in a school setting or with children with additional needs is desirable.

What We Offer:

• Competitive weekly pay (£480 - £550 per week).
• A welcoming and supportive school environment with a dedicated team of staff.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A rewarding and impactful role that makes a difference to students' lives.

If you are passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and would like to make a real difference in their learning journey, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply:

Please respond via the advert or call Christina McLoughlin on 0207 105 3499.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

At Career Teachers we are fully compliant with Agency Worker Regulations, ensuring you receive equal treatment for pay and conditions after a 12 week qualifying period. Please ask for further details.

All quoted rates are inclusive of 12.07% holiday pay.

Benefits of working with Career Teachers

Free CPD

Access to Skills Network

Refer a friend scheme

Recognition programme

Affinity Extra - Thousands of discounts on multiple high street shops including coffee and cinemas, plus other benefits and a Health & Wellbeing portal.

These benefits are applicable to those who are working with Career Teachers. You will gain access to the Affinity Extra this portal once you start working with us.

Important Notice: In order for you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. During the application process you are required to:

- Attend an interview in person;

- Give details for us to complete Reference checks;

- Provide an Enhanced DBS disclosure

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Teachers is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients.