Location: Hackney, N1
Role: Full-time, Long-term

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of young children with special educational needs? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Support Assistant to join our vibrant primary school in Hackney.

About the Role: You will work within our specially designed sensory rooms, supporting small groups of 4 to 5 children alongside another experienced adult. Your role involves engaging the children in stimulating sensory activities using a carousel model, ensuring every child receives tailored attention and support.

You will also play a crucial part in helping children smoothly transition into the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), providing them with consistent support during playtimes to enhance their social and developmental growth.

Ideal Candidate:

• Patient, nurturing, and committed to supporting young children's development.
• Experienced or keen to work in sensory learning environments.
• Effective communicator, capable of working collaboratively with a team.
• Adaptable and sensitive to the varying needs of children with SEN.

If you're ready to become a valuable part of our supportive and innovative team, apply today and make a genuine difference in our children's educational journey!

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 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.