SEN Teaching Assistant

Smart Teachers is recruiting bright and passionate SEN Teaching Assistants or graduates who have experience supporting SEN children. There are 3 SEN Teaching Assistant positions available as full-time, ongoing contracts. The roles will include supporting pupils 1:1 as well as in groups. The school have an Autism unit on site and you will be able to access this amazing facility with the pupils you will be working with at times. This thriving Newham primary school are looking for SEN Teaching Assistants that arrive with the skills to display a real desire to have a career within education or Special Needs. As an SEN Teaching Assistant within this school, you must possess a real understanding of, and passion for special educational needs and the importance for inclusion within the modern primary school curriculum. 

About the Role

· SEN Teaching Assistants (3 positions available)

· September 2017 start

· Working 1:1 with certain pupils through their academic work 

· Working within the unit with various Special Needs

· Occasionally you will work with larger groups of pupils or within the classroom as the main assistant

· Temp to perm (the position will be made permanent if successful in the role)

· £70-£80 per day during term time

About the School

· An exceptional primary school that has a ranking as one of the highest attaining primary schools in the country

· Offers a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities to all pupils

· Growing rapidly – three form entry school with a provision for children with autism

· Ofsted rating ‘Good’

· Very well connected - served by the Jubilee and DLR lines whilst also a short bus journey to the Central Line 

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

· SEN experience desirable 

· Degree would be desirable but not essential

· Eligible to work in the UK (must have valid visa)

· Relevant childcare/SEN based references and valid DBS/police checks

· Available to start in September/ October

As well as being part of this school's community, working with Smart Teachers also gives you access to: 

· Free CPD workshops

· 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 czgresourcing@smartteachers.co.uk quoting job reference number CZG37320.

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.