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Special Needs TA

Special Needs TA

Smart Teachers

Hounslow

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Temporary
Apply by:
19 January 2019

Job overview

Smart Teachers is recruiting for an SEN Teaching Assistant / SEN TA / Special Needs TA for a primary SEN school based in Hounslow. This lovely special school caters for students with a range of needs including ASD, SLD, and other complex needs. The SEN Teaching Assistant / SEN TA / Special Needs TA will need to have prior experience working with students with special needs and have strong behaviour management skills. The SEN Teaching Assistant / SEN TA / Special Needs TA will be supporting students with ASD and challenging behaviour in a KS2 class. Initially, this will be on a long-term supply basis to start immediately, however there is opportunity for this to become a permanent position for the right candidate. 

About the Role

· SEN Teaching Assistant / SEN TA / Special Needs TA 

· Based in a KS2 class with students with ASD and challenging behaviour

· Assisting the class teacher in duties such as preparing resources and managing pupil behaviour

· Providing feedback on pupil progress 

· Role to begin ASAP with a possibility of a long-term role for the right candidate

· Daily rate from £70 (depending on experience)

About the School

· Well-resourced school 

· Supports primary aged students with a range of additional needs including ASD, SLD and other complex needs

· Ofsted rated “Good” 

· Small class sizes with 2-4 support staff members in each classroom 

· Outdoor play areas

· Three sensory rooms for the students 

· Sensory tent

· Hydrotherapy pool

· Supportive SLT and great training for staff 

· Parking available on site 

· Short bus ride from transportation links 

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

· Have recent classroom experience in the UK (minimum 6 weeks essential)

· Previous experience with SEN (SEMH, ASD, MLD, SLD, PMLD, complex needs) (desirable)

· Be comfortable with personal care (feeding and changing) (desirable)

· Have strong behaviour management skills

· Have excellent communication skills as well as strong literacy and numeracy skills

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

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

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; and

· 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 resourcing@smartteachers.co.uk quoting job reference number NVCB45188.

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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