LSA / SEN TA

A unique Special Needs school with a community feel, hidden away in the borough of Brent, North West London is recruiting through Smart Teachers for an LSA / SEN TA. The successful LSA / SEN TA will start as soon as possible and will be responsible for assisting small ASD classes of 7 students from early years up to KS3. Having just been rebuilt, this aesthetically pleasing school is filled with new resources that support diverse learning. Starting immediately, the LSA / SEN TA will be offered a long term full time role until the end of the academic year, which encourages career progression and development through regular CPD training.

About the Role

• LSA / SEN TA
• Assisting ASD students in all classes from Early Years up to KS3
• 7 pupils in a class with 3 x Teaching Assistants, 1x HLTA
• To start as soon as possible, full time position for the academic year
• Weekly CPD courses available
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and development
• Daily rate up to £90

 About the School

• Newly refurbished Complex Needs School in Brent
• Caters for children aged 4-19 years old
• Rated “Good” by Ofsted
• In partnership with local schools that regularly use the training facilities available
• Outstanding leadership team who encourage ‘in house’ career progression
• On site swimming pool and fully equipped gym
• On site therapists, physical therapists and specialist trained support workers
• Café and lounge area on site
• Roof terrace and expansive grounds for play and environmental learning
• Excellent transport links that are easily accessible on foot and school car park onsite

In order to be considered for this role, the LSA / SEN TA will need to meet the following criteria:

• Have experience working with ASD (essential)
• Have experience working with SEN (essential)
• Hold either a minimum Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in either education or childcare (desirable)
• Have proven experience working within nurseries or schools in a UK-based classroom
• NQT, experienced UK and/or OS-trained teachers welcome to apply
• 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:

• Ongoing CPD workshops including Phonics, EAL, Behaviour Management, Child Safeguarding, and SEND
• Competitive pay rates that are negotiable based on experience
• 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 jzbresourcing@smartteachers.co.uk quoting Job Reference number JZBB30567.

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.