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Special Education Needs Teaching Assistant / SEN TA

Special Education Needs Teaching Assistant / SEN TA

Smart Teachers

Canary Wharf

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Salary:
From £70 per day (dependent on experience)
Job type:
Full Time, Temporary
Start date:
ASAP
Apply by:
16 February 2018

Job overview

Smart Teachers is recruiting for Special Education Needs Teaching Assistants / SEN TAs to join an “Outstanding” special school based in Tower Hamlets on a long-term basis. The Special Education Needs Teaching Assistants / SEN TAs will be required full time to start ASAP. The special school provides education for students aged between 14 and 19 years and covers a range of needs including ASD, social emotional and behaviour difficulties (SEBD) and social emotional and mental health (SEMH). The school also accommodates for students who cannot thrive in a mainstream environment by providing alternative provision and level of care. The school is part of a trust which has achieved excellent results for the past 15 years and continue to provide progression routes for the learners including apprenticeships in major firms in London. 

About the Role

· Special Education Needs Teaching Assistants / SEN TAs 

· Full time

· Long term

· ASAP start

· Daily rate from £70 a day (dependent on experience)

About the School

· Caters for students aged between 14 and 19 years old with special educational including ASD, social emotional and behaviour difficulties (SEBD) and social emotional and mental health (SEMH)

· Rated ‘Outstanding’ by OFSTED

· Help to progress young people into employment 

· Non-religious and non-selective school

· Serves people in communities most impacted by social and economic inequalities

· Accessible from Canary Wharf

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

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

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

· Proven experience supporting students in PRU setting (Pupil Referral Unit) ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder), social emotional and behaviour difficulties (SEBD) and social emotional and mental health (SEMH)

· Have worked with KS4-KS5

· Strong behaviour management 

· Welcome candidates who has a strong understanding of broad SEN knowledge

· Active in sport/ has sport background

· Willing to empower young people and progress them into employment

· Have a particular interest in or experience of meeting health care needs

As well as being part of this school's community, working with Smart Teachers also gives you access to: 

· Free CPD workshops

· Regular social events

· Consultant exclusivity

Interested in Applying?

To apply you must be eligible to work in the UK and meet all national safeguarding criteria. Please email your CV to hzmresourcing@smartteachers.co.uk quoting job reference number FRA121969.

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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