SEN Teaching Assistant

As a Teaching Assistant, the work centres on supporting children with personalised learning plans and individualised targets. It would suit someone who can bring provide calm, nurturing support to help children feel safe and ready to learn to the role.

Role overview

Is looking for a meaningful part-time role during the school day. Training in safeguarding, SEN strategies, communication methods (e.g., PECS, Makaton), sensory needs, and behaviour support.

Main responsibilities

Supporting children with personalised learning plans and individualised targets. Adapt activities to meet a range of learning and developmental needs. Supporting with care routines where necessary (e.g., feeding, toileting, mobility).

What helps someone succeed

Provide calm, nurturing support to help children feel safe and ready to learn. We’re working with a warm, inclusive SEN Unit in Waltham Forest that is seeking a calm, dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team.

Requirements

• Relevant teaching, instruction, or learner-support experience.

Job details

• £90 – £100 per day (pro-rata) | Part-time | Long-term with potential for permanency.
• Additional detail: Additional staff or wellbeing benefits may be available.

Requirements mentioned

• SEN experience