SEN Teaching Assistant / SEN TA

Smart Teachers is recruiting for an SEN Teaching Assistant / SEN TA to join a collaborative primary school in Haringey, from April 2017. The SEN Teaching Assistant position will involve working with a Year 3 pupil with Down syndrome on a 1:1 basis, whilst supporting other pupils in class. The experienced and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant / SEN TA will become part of this friendly school from Easter on a full time long term contract, continuing in to the new academic year. The SEN TA will continue working with the same pupil from September 2017, to help build a progressive working relationship through continuity and familiarity.

About the Role

• SEN Teaching Assistant / SEN TA
• Working 1:1 with a pupil in Year 3 with Down syndrome
• Working on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Supporting other pupils in the Year 3 class, whilst working alongside the classroom teacher
• Full time long term role starting from April 2017, continuing into the new academic year, September 2017
• Daily rate from £65 up to £80

About the School

• Three form entry primary school based in Haringey
• Larger than average school
• Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted
• Behaviour is considered ‘Good’ overall
• Topic based learning
• Breakfast club and afterschool clubs available on a daily basis
• Based in Haringey the school has excellent links to public transport that are easily accessible

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

• Have previous experience working with pupils who have special education needs
• Have proven experience teaching in a UK-based classroom
• 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 rxnresourcing@smartteachers.co.uk quoting Job Reference number RXNC10849.

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.