Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? A vibrant and forward-thinking secondary school in Enfield, EN2, is looking for dedicated SEND LSAs to join their team and support their SEN pupils starting immediately on a full-time basis.

Job Description

We are seeking experienced Special Needs Teaching Assistants or Support Workers who can take on the following crucial roles:

• 1:1 Support: Provide dedicated support for a Year 7 student with Autism transitioning from primary school. This student attends mainstream classes and requires 1:1 support as outlined in their EHCP, including during breaks and lunchtimes.
• Group Support: Assist pupils with Autism, ADHD, and Challenging Behaviour across Years 7-11. Your role will be to help them with appropriate language, attitude to learning, and maintaining focus. Some students also have Social, Emotional, and Behavioural difficulties.

These roles are full-time positions, Monday – Friday, from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm. In collaboration with the school staff, you will be responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Experience with SEN: A solid background in working with Special Educational Needs.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills: To support students effectively in all aspects of their learning.
• Passion for Education: A dedication to making a positive impact in the educational journey of young people.

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

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.