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• London Se
• Posted 15th May 2012
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• Posted by: Smart Teachers
• Salary: Negotiable
• Job Type: Temporary
• Reference: PGSG1
• This job has been viewed 15 times since it was posted.

Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant

A Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant is required to support a child in Reception on a one-to-one basis. The school is one form entry and located in Kennington, South London. The role will start immediately.

Smart Teachers is looking to appoint a highly capable and experienced SEN TA with solid SEN and MAKATON experience. We are looking for TAs with one-to-one experience working in a mainstream or Special Needs school.

Your genuine passion for supporting children with special needs and in particular, autism, will be apparent and you will confident in your ability to providing a high quality educational experience.

Preferred candidates will have gained additional training in working with special needs and will have a strong understanding of MAKATON and PECS in addition, working with children with autism.

To apply, you must meet the following criteria:

-          Eligible to work in the UK

-          6 months UK experience as a teaching assistant working with children with special needs

-          NVQ in childcare or qualified to Degree Level 

-          Proven track record and experience supporting SEN pupils

-          Exceptional communication skills

-          Good knowledge of the UK Curriculum

-          Recent references and a valid CRB/police checks

-          Above average organisational skills with the ability to work on your own and as part of team

-          The ability to quickly adapt to a new environment and fully understand the values and beliefs of the school

To apply for the role, contact Paula at Smart Teachers.  

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 CRB and/or provide police checks from other countries, where appropriate. Smart Teachers is an equal opportunities employer.