Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Ealing, W13
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term

About the Role:

We are seeking SEN Teaching Assistants who are passionate about making a significant impact in the lives of children with special educational needs and disabilities. Our 'Outstanding' rated school caters to children aged 4-11 with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), complex needs, and challenging behaviors.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience: Prior experience with SLD, complex needs, or challenging behavior is advantageous.
• Skills: Familiarity with PECS or Makaton is highly desirable, but not mandatory.
• Qualities: You should possess a calm demeanor, skilled in de-escalating challenging situations, and have a proactive, positive attitude towards problem-solving.
• Responsibilities: Your role will be crucial in safeguarding the welfare of our children, contributing to a safe and nurturing environment.

About the School:

• Environment: An inclusive community dedicated to the development of every student.
• Support: Strong leadership committed to staff development and well-being.
• Facilities: Modern, well-equipped facilities set within beautiful grounds.
• Accessibility: Easily accessible, only a 10-minute walk from the local station.

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.