Key Stage 1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Key Stage 1 SEN Teaching Assistant  

Waltham Forest 

£65- £75 per day PAYE

September 2021 – July 2022 

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position is Level 3 or degree equivalent qualification. The ideal candidate will also have experience working with children diagnosed or displaying special educational needs (e.g. Autism, ADD, Global delay etc.).

The role 

Smart Teachers are recruiting for a Key Stage 1 SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a small, one-form entry school in Waltham Forest. The suitable candidate will be working on a 1:1 basis with a verbal ASD student. The student requires support during his lessons, with his writing (academically speaking) as well as his concentration levels during class. The student can be taken out of class to complete an activity of his choice once his work is complete; a tactic that has worked well so far with his concentration.  The Key Stage 1 SEN Teaching Assistant will ideally have strong behaviour management skills to help aid their rapport building with the pupil. This would be perfect for a Psychology graduate or someone who wishes to pursue a career in Education. The Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant is likely to be required for providing creative solutions to better translate the work in way that is more enjoyable and understandable to the pupil.  So if you believe you are a creative, patient and enthusiastic individual, please do consider this role! 

The school 

The school has been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and we have received extremely positive feedback from staff who have worked there before. We have also received feedback from candidates who have worked with this student and have thoroughly enjoyed their day with him.  There are many opportunities to progress within the school with the regular CPD courses, whereby the leadership wish to better each member of staff which will ultimately transfer onto the pupils’ education. Due to being a small school, it is likely that you will get to know the staff well and feel a sense of community and belonging within the school. The school itself has a great deal of history behind it and is housed in a Victorian building with reconstructed classrooms in each, creating a modern feel within the building. The school have good transport links and is very close to Leytonstone High Road station, with various bus links.  

Requirements 

To be considered for the Key Stage 1 SEN Teaching Assistant, you must:

• Have Level 3 or degree equivalent 

• Have recent or past experience working in Primary 

• Have experience working on a 1:1 basis with ASD pupils 

• Able to work 5 days per week – 08.30 – 16.00

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

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, 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. 

 

How to apply 

If you are a Key Stage 1 SEN Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. 

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Smart Teachers, please contact our Primary team on 0207 065 7500 and quote reference DXHKS1SENTA 3083.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure we are fully compliant with Government guidance relating to social distancing, interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place by video call. 

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