Pay Rate £90- £110 per day

A vibrant and happy two-form entry Primary School in Islington, N19, seeks a dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Key Stage 2 pupil. This role begins in September 2024 and continues through to July 2025.

Job Description: We are looking for a skilled and experienced SEND TA to support a Key Stage 2 pupil with autism (ASD), challenging behaviour, and EAL. The ideal candidate will hold a CACHE Level 3 Certificate (or equivalent) and be passionate about education. You will be dedicated to enhancing the pupil's learning experience and capable of working independently. As part of the staff, you will also play a crucial role in safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people.

About the School:

• Two-form 'Outstanding' Primary SEND School
• Forward-thinking and friendly staff
• Convenient 10-minute walk from the local station

Requirements:

• Essential: Previous SEND experience, particularly with ASD and challenging behaviour
• CACHE Level 3 or equivalent
• Highly desirable: Experience with PECS and Makaton
• Resilient with a positive attitude

Additional requirements:

o   References confirming suitability for role

o   Commitment to Safeguarding

o   Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service.

o   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

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