1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant   

Hammersmith and Fulham  

£65-£75  per day PAYE

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position is Level 3/Graduate and experience with SEN pupils. 

The role 

Smart Teachers are recruiting for a full-time 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a ‘Good School’ in Hammersmith and Fulham. This is an ideal role for an experienced 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant who is looking for a new opportunity in a mainstream school or a Psychology Graduate who wishes to pursue a career in Educational Psychology.  The successful 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant will be working with a young boy in Year 1, diagnosed with Autistic Syndrome Disorder (ASD). As part of his diagnosis, the pupil is non-verbal, will struggle to settle in after the summer break and can be behaviourally challenging. Once a rapport has been built, however, the pupil can easily access the curriculum with consistent support and patience. The successful 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant will feel comfortable to work with challenging behaviours, will be able to use visual story boards and social stories to help communicate with the pupil and will be able to use the pupils’ interests to help build a rapport and in turn support with academic and social progression.  

The school 

The school adopt a caring approach to help build pupils social and academic development. The school is diverse which is celebrated, and family members play an active role in supporting their children, which is a pivotal factor in pupils learning behaviour and engagement within lessons. Art and physical education are two specialist subjects which are encouraged and focussed upon to allow for a fruitful education. In addition to this, the school organises lots of school trips to help make education enriching and exciting as well as practical, especially for those pupils that struggle to access the curriculum. Regular training is provided for the staff to ensure that they feel comfortable and resourced to provide top quality education, which is highlighted in the pupils’ results. The classrooms are relatively large, allow lots of light and are brightened up by colourful walls and pupils work. The playgrounds are well resourced, reinforcing a balanced education, allowing for fun playtimes!  

Requirements 

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

• Have experience working with SEN pupils, ideally non-verbal ASD

• Have recent or past experience working in KS1

• Hold strong behavioural management skills  

• Have a passion for supporting pupils who are behind in their learning 

• Eligibility 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, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.

• 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 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 reference GXSSENTANV 15747.

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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