Primary Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Smart Teachers
London, Wandsworth
- £70 - £80 per day
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 15 November 2021
Job overview
Primary Special Needs Teaching Assistant
London Borough of Wandsworth
£70 - £80 per day (PAYE)
Immediate Start
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications.
About the School
Smart Teachers are looking to recruit special educational needs (SEN) teaching assistants for an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ primary school in South West London. The school supports pupils across Early Years to KS2 with autism spectrum condition (ASC) and profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD).
The school are looking for daily cover teaching and support assistants for their PMLD unit for after October half term, who could continue full-time in 2022. Classes are small with up to 8 pupils with complex needs supported by a class teacher and additional SEN Teaching Assistants.
This role is ideal for those with care backgrounds (support work, nursing, play work, respite care) and those confident supporting children with physical and learning difficulties. The school incorporates a cross curricular, child centred and topic-based approach to learning using resources such as PECS, TEACCH and Makaton.
What we will offer:
• Daily pay rates from £70+ dependant on experience
• Pay weekly through PAYE
• Fantastic in-house training opportunities (Makaton, PECS, Team Teach and Intensive Interaction)
• Excellent career progression and permanent opportunities
• Dedicated support from an experienced consultant in interview and trial preparation
As a successful candidate you MUST have:
• SEN support experience whether through care work, paid work, placement, volunteering or personal experience
• Experience or a willingness to support children with personal care and moving and handling
• Availability for immediate daily cover (bank/ad-hoc) work 8:30am-3:45pm Monday to Friday
• Experience using resources such as PECS, Makaton or TEACCH is highly desirable but not essential
• A positive and nurturing approach to support
To apply for this position, you MUST be able to provide:
• Proof of right to work in the UK
• 2 proofs of address
• Be able to provide 2 reference contact details
• DBS check (on the update service) or willing to complete a new DBS
Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Smart Teachers, then please call SEND Team on 0207 065 7525 and quote job reference FXC PRITA183249
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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About Smart Teachers
- Smart Teachers
- Salisbury House, 29 Finsbury Square
- London
- EC2M 5QQ
- United Kingdom
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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