SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Location	Lambeth
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	Salary not specified
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Contract , full-time

Job Description

Do you have experience supporting young people with additional needsAre you calm, patient and understand that each person needs a different approachASQ Education is recruiting for aSEN Teaching Assistantfor a primary school in Lambeth!About the role:

SEN Teaching Assistant in a primary special needs school.
Start dateJanuary 2023
Full time and long term with the potential to turn in to a permanent contract for the right person.
Pay up to £90 per day.
The role involves in-class support in KS2 supporting young people with Autism.
You will need to support the class teacher in delivering and monitoring activities, recognising triggers and any potential crisis situations.
As the young people have Autism you will need to employ certain strategies to manage their emotions and sensitivities as they may struggle with too much sensory input.
You must have previous experience supporting young people with Autism or Complex Needs.
The new SEN Teaching Assistant will need to be caring, patient and empathetic to each individual.

About the school:

Primary special school for young people with Autism & Complex Needs at Reception, KS1 and KS2.
Rated GOOD by Ofsted. They management are well organised and have adapted the school environment & curriculum to meet the needs of their pupils and support staff in their work.
There is a fantastic team atmosphere and everyone helps each other out with challenging situations so the new SEN Teaching Assistant also needs to be someone who enjoys collaborative working.

About the pupils:

All pupils are aged 3-11 and all have an EHCP for Special Needs including Autism and Complex Needs.
Most pupils are verbal although some also have speech & language needs.
Some pupils will have emotional and behavioural responses to certain triggers and frustrations which will need to be managed and de-escalated.
Some pupils have Sensory Needs so an appreciation and empathy towards is needed.
The numbers of pupils with complex needs is increasing and that includes young people with physical needs so as the new SEN Teaching Assistant you may need to support in this area as well.

How to applyWe look forward to hearing from you, please email your CV to Alex McKenzie or visit our website and apply online at www.asq-education.co.ukAbout usASQ Education partners with a variety of exceptional primary, secondary and SEN schools across London and the Home Counties to offer you the latest and best selection of educational positions.We will help you find the right short term, long term or permanent role in a school and location that suits you. Whether you are searching for a teachers role in a primary school, a supervisors role in a secondary school, or a learning support assistantrole in an SEN school, we will work closely with you to ensure you get the job that you want.We are also here to guide you through every step of the recruitment process, and provide a wealth of resources and expert advice to support you in your search for the perfect role.

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