SEN Teaching Assistant
• 1 to 1
• Full-time
• Ongoing contract
• Church of England Primary School
• KT6 (Kingston-on-Thames)
A friendly and inclusive primary school in KT6 are looking for an experienced and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible to support a pupil with additional needs on a 1:1 basis.
The role
In this role you will be working 1:1 with a pupil with ASC who is non-verbal and presents with behaviour challenges. The pupil requires consistent adult support to access learning, follow routines and engage safely within the classroom environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Supporting the pupil to understand and engage with learning activities using appropriate communication strategies
* Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation
* Using visual supports, sensory strategies and structured routines
* Assisting with social interaction and play skills
* Supporting during some breaktimes and transitions
You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to follow individual support plans and will contribute to assessment, target setting and progress reporting.
Relevant experience working with children with ASC, non-verbal communication and behaviour needs is essential for this role. The school are looking for a confident SEN Teaching Assistant who is patient, proactive and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
This part-time SEN Teaching Assistant role is to start ASAP and will continue on an ongoing basis. The contract has the potential to be extended depending on the needs of the school in the next academic year.
The School
This popular 4-form-entry primary school in KT6 is recognised for its inclusive ethos and strong support for pupils with additional needs. Staff benefit from a highly supportive leadership team, excellent teamwork and ongoing professional development, creating a positive and collaborative working environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school and make a real difference in a rewarding part-time role. The position is available immediately, subject to Enhanced DBS and satisfactory referencing.
We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.