Special Education Needs Teaching Assistant / SEN TA

We are recruiting for a Special Education Needs Teaching Assistant / SEN TA for an inclusive, well presented and ‘Outstanding’ school in Haringey. This medium sized school is uniquely structured, surrounded by a beautifully green recreational park and bright, spacious classrooms. This school houses some of the most supportive practitioners and vibrant students in the borough. This full time position is available for a September 2017 start and will be contracted for the full academic year. There is also possibility that this role could lead to a generous offer of a permanent placement. Experience working with children with complex needs, challenging behaviour, SEMH, autism and other associated learning difficulties is required. This will be a great opportunity for an ambitious practitioner looking to work within an inclusive forward thinking school.

About the Role

· Special Education Needs Teaching Assistant / SEN TA 

· Flexible on key stage EYFS – KS2

· Full time role

· Working with students with ASD, PMLD, Global Delay, learning and behavioural issues and speech and language difficulties

· Assisting in a mainstream school in the classroom, 1:1, or with small groups

· Salary ranging from £17,000 up to £21,000 (depending on experience)

· September 2017 start 

· Contracted until the end of the academic year with the potential to be offered a permanent contract

About the School

· Rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted

· 2 form entry

· Surrounded by a large green recreational area

· State of the art facilities, with a well-equipped IT suite, including visualisers and smart boards

· Located in the London borough of Haringey, Zone 2, with great transport links

· An inclusive school with its own in-house primary aged special school for children with physical disabilities

· New active and inspirational Head Teacher

In order to be considered for this role, the Special Education Needs Teaching Assistant will need to meet the following criteria:

· Proven UK experience of at least 6 weeks in the classroom

· Previous experience working with SEN children

· Have strong communication, literacy and numeracy skills

· Have good behaviour management skills

· 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: 

· 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 mxrresourcing@smartteachers.co.uk quoting job reference number MXRD43628.

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.