SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary School – King’s Cross – Full-Time
***SEN Teaching Assistant required for a Primary School in King’s Cross
***Full-time position
***Support pupils with a range of special educational needs (SEN)
***Minimum 1 year of experience working in a school required
Are you a patient, enthusiastic, and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant who is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs?
A welcoming and inclusive primary school based in King’s Cross is seeking a dedicated full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. The school is a mainstream school catering to children with a variety of SEN needs, including Autism (ASD), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health).
Your Role Will Include:
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Supporting pupils with SEN on a 1:1 basis and in small group interventions
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Assisting the class teacher in planning and delivering tailored learning activities
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Encouraging pupil engagement, emotional well-being, and independence
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Using structured systems such as PECS, Makaton, and visual timetables
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Supporting children with behaviour regulation and applying consistent strategies
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Collaborating with teaching staff, therapists, SENCo, and parents
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
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Has at least 1 year of experience supporting children with SEN (school-based or equivalent)
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Is calm, empathetic, and resilient when managing challenging behaviour
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Communicates effectively and works well within a team
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Demonstrates patience, flexibility, and commitment to inclusive education
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Ideally has knowledge or training in Autism, Team Teach, Makaton, or safeguarding (desirable but not essential)