Teaching Assistant - SEN (Full Time)
Location: Newham, East London
Position: Teaching Assistant
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: September
Pay: £1,700 - £2,100 per month
Veritas Education are working with an academy trust in Newham looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with Special Educational Needs (SEN) from September at the start of the new academic year.
This is a full-time position, working 1:1 with a Reception pupil who has mild to high SEN needs and will be new to the school.
Experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant is highly desirable. Recent graduates with an interest in SEN, psychology or education are also encouraged to apply.
The school is committed to providing a welcoming, safe and stimulating environment where every child is supported to achieve their full potential. As a Teaching Assistant, you will help deliver an engaging curriculum where children are encouraged to explore, discover and grow in confidence. The school values strong partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community.
Main Duties and Responsibilities - Teaching Assistant (SEN)Support for Pupils
*Provide 1:1 SEN support in Reception

*Support academic progress under the direction of the class teacher and Inclusion Lead

*Promote independence, confidence and positive behaviour

*Deliver targeted 1:1 or small group interventions

*Build positive relationships and promote inclusion

Support for Teachers
*Help create a structured, safe and supportive classroom environment

*Use agreed strategies to support learning goals

*Work closely with the teacher to organise and adapt learning activities

RequirementsEssential
*GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent)

*Experience supporting children in a school or SEN setting

Desirable
*Degree (2:1 preferred) or equivalent

*Interest in SEN, psychology or child development

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV or call Veritas on !
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
*All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
*Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
*You must have legal right to work in the UK
*You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
’Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.’