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SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Smart Teachers

Merton, United Kingdom

  • Expired
Salary:
£75 - £85 per day
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
ASAP
Apply by:
6 October 2019

Job overview

Smart Teachers is recruiting for Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants / SEN TA’s to join an “Outstanding” SEN school based in Merton.  Due to expansion, the school is recruiting for a number of Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants / SEN TA’s. The school caters for children with a range of needs (ASD, SLD, PMLD, MLD), aged 4-18. These full time Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants / SEN TA positions will be initially through until July on a temporary basis with potential for these to become permanent. The school are looking for confident, bubbly individuals who are confident working with a range of needs. Experience working with SEN is desirable but not essential.  

About the Role

• Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant 

• Supporting children with a range of needs (ASD, SLD, PMLD)

• Temp contract for the 2019/2020 academic year 

• £75-85 per day depending on experience 

About the School

• SEN school catering for children with a  range of needs (ASD, SLD, PMLD)

• Outstanding Ofsted 

• All through – 4-18 – split across two sites 

• Hydrotherapy pool on site

• Located in Morden – 10 minute walk from the station, parking available 

In order to be considered for this role, the Special Education Needs Teaching Assistants / SEN TA’s will need to meet the following criteria:

• Have strong communication, literacy and numeracy skills

• Eligible to work in the UK (must have valid visa)

• Recent classroom-based references and valid DBS/police checks

Interested in Applying?

Please email your CV to resourcing@smartteachers.co.uk quoting job reference number DXT0509LSA.

Due to the high volume of applications received, please note only suitable candidates will be contacted.  

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates registering with Smart Teachers will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS and/or provide police checks from other countries, where appropriate. Smart Teachers is an equal opportunities employer.


About Smart Teachers

  • Smart Teachers
  • Salisbury House, 29 Finsbury Square
  • London
  • EC2M 5QQ
  • United Kingdom
+44 20 7065 7500

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With teams in London and across Australia, Smart Teachers recruit education professionals internationally to fill a wide range of school based roles in teaching, leadership, special needs and learning support.  

What we do 

We provide a high-quality recruitment service for schools of all kinds. We’re always interested in talking to teachers, teaching assistants, cover supervisors and other support staff with any level of experience – whether you’re an NQT, busy parent or semi-retired! If you’re looking for daily supply, short & long-term cover – or even a permanent role – we can help. 

Our values

We operate under a simple set of values which impact on everything we do. Our aim is always to be open, honest and ethical in the way we do business; both internally with the way we treat our staff, and externally, in how we look after our clients and candidates. This unique approach to recruitment has made us the first port of call for both schools and teachers alike. 

What we offer

  • 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, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package. 
  • Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. 
  • Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. 

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