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SEN Teaching Assistant - Harrow - September Start, Harrow
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Client:
Clarus Education
Location:
Harrow, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
416e7272d756
Job Views:
7
Posted:
19.08.2025
Expiry Date:
03.10.2025
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Job Description:
SEN Teaching Assistant
Harrow
September 2025
Fixed term
8:15am-3:30pm
Monday to Friday
Term Time only
We are now seeking to appoint a SEN teaching assistant starting from September 2025. As a SEN teaching assistant, you will play a pivotal role in creating a safe and nurturing environment for our exceptional learners. You will provide vital support and encouragement, helping them develop their unique abilities and reach their full potential. This fixed-term role is to work 1:1 to assist with the needs of a student with SEN. The role will end in the event that assistance is no longer required for the child at this school or as a result of the child leaving the school.
Main Purpose of The Job:
* To support teaching and learning activities
* To support pupils 1:1 and in small groups ensuring high expectations and progress with the curriculum
* To be responsible for the personal care/supervision of children
* To liaise with parents/carers
Support For Pupils
* Develop a positive and supportive relationship with pupils.
* Be aware of the differing needs of pupils.
* Supervise and provide adaptive support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
* Effectively manage behaviour and promote a positive learning environment.
* Provide individualised support to students, tailored to their specific needs.
* Assist with the development and implementation children’s individual plans.
* Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence.
* Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher.
Support For the Teacher
* Have a sound knowledge and/or experience of how children learning at primary school.
* Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve.
* Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed.
* Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers.
* Support groups within the class e.g., phonics and Guided Reading.
* Provide feedback on individual/groups of children to feed into their support plans/SEN review meetings
Education and Qualifications:
Five GCSEs at grades 9-4 /A*-C (or equivalent), including English and mathematics
Fluent Level of English, both oral and written
NVQ Level 2 and 3 certificate in supporting children in teaching and learning in primary schools
Experience:
* Previous experience in supporting and working with children across relevant ages
* Knowledge and Skills:
* A good understanding of the National Key Stage curriculum and child development and learning
* The ability to demonstrate active listening skills and strong verbal communication skills, building positive relationships with pupils and understanding their needs
* The ability to provide varying levels of individual attention, reassurance and support with learning tasks as appropriate to pupils’ needs
* The ability to use a computer and the main office software packages competently such as Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
* The ability to provide constructive feedback to pupils in a way that reinforces self-esteem, handling complex and sensitive issues with empathy and understanding
Do you have what it takes to be a successful Teaching Assistant within a thriving Harrow school?
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.
The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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