SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Northwood, North West London
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: ASAP
Are you a patient, caring, and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a difference in a rewarding school environment? Do you have experience supporting children with additional needs and helping them to achieve their full potential?
Uniform Education is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in Northwood. The school supports pupils with a variety of needs, including Autism (ASC), Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD), and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
About the Role:
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
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Support pupils with additional needs on a 1:1 and small-group basis
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Help deliver tailored lessons and sensory-based activities under the direction of the class teacher
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Use strategies such as PECS, Makaton, or visual supports to aid communication
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Encourage independence, social interaction, and emotional wellbeing
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Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff to achieve EHCP targets
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Provide assistance with personal care or mobility when required (training provided)
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Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
What We’re Looking For:
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Experience working with children or young people with SEN (essential)
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Knowledge of Autism, SLD, or SEMH (desirable)
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Patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to supporting pupils
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills
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Willingness to assist with personal care and/or manual handling (training can be provided)
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply via Uniform Education)