Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young learners with special educational needs?

A welcoming primary school in Hackney, N1, is on the lookout for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Year 1 student with Autism and Speech and Language Communication Needs (SLCN). This is a full-time, long-term role starting ASAP, offering the chance to make a lasting impact.

Why Join This School?

• A supportive and inclusive environment that values every child’s potential.
• The opportunity to work closely with a dedicated SEN team, committed to empowering students with tailored support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Personalized Learning Support: Adapt lesson materials and maintain the student’s focus, ensuring an engaging and accessible learning experience.
• Behaviour Management: Implement tailored strategies in partnership with the SEN team, fostering a positive and inclusive atmosphere.
• Communication Development: Support the use of alternative communication methods, such as PECS or Makaton, to help the student express needs confidently.
• Social & Emotional Growth: Encourage social interaction and emotional regulation, assisting the student in navigating both structured lessons and unstructured activities.
• Promoting Independence: Guide the student in developing self-care, hygiene, and daily routine skills, building their confidence and autonomy.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children with Autism and Speech and Language needs.
• A compassionate, patient individual who can build strong, positive relationships.
• Familiarity with PECS or Makaton (advantageous).

Additional requirements:

• References confirming suitability for role
• Commitment to Safeguarding
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits

• Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
• Continual professional development through online training
• Competitive pay rates related to your experience
• Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
• Refer a friend bonus with £150 in vouchers

About Chalk

At Chalk our direction, and long-term target, is to be the top specialist education agency out there, providing bespoke staffing solutions to schools and education provisions across the UK. We offer a personal service to all of our candidates, listening to your individual needs and taking into account your special requirements.

We recruit SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) staff for both mainstream schools, Special Needs Schools and alternative provisions, filling short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies. If you are looking for an honest, professional and committed attitude, then give Chalk a chance to earn your trust.

For more info please contact Sade Akintola on 0203 657 8329

The Legal Bit

Chalk is an education recruitment agency committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Chalk promotes equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers, and applicants. We follow new GDPR laws to ensure the protection and privacy of your data.