SEN Teaching Assistant

Smart Teachers is recruiting for a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant / SEN TA to work in a friendly, ‘Good’ one form entry primary school in Shepherds Bush (W12), central London. The successful SEN Teaching Assistant / SEN TA will be working 1:1 with a child in KS1 who has been diagnosed with ASD. Starting after October half term this is a full time, long term position for the academic year, with the potential to go permanent.

About the Role

• SEN Teaching Assistant / SEN TA
• Working 1:1 with a child in KS1 with ASD
• Supporting the child during lessons to help them achieve within education
• Working alongside the KS1 teacher and SENCO
• Fixed term contract until end of the 2016/2017 academic year
• Daily rate up to £75

About the School

• One-form entry primary school with a close knit community feel
• Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted with elements of ‘Outstanding’
• New and fully equipped outdoor learning area
• Welcoming, friendly and supportive ethos
• Strong, collaborative and approachable leadership team
• Located in heart of Shepherds Bush with close links to the Central and Hammersmith and City lines

In order to be considered for this role, you will need to meet the following criteria:

• Experience working with SEN/ASD (Desirable)
• 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 dxtresourcing@smartteachers.co.uk quoting Job Reference number DXT861.

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.