Are You a Passionate SEND Teaching Assistant with Autism Expertise Seeking a New Opportunity?

A small, dedicated SEN college in Haringey, N22, is actively searching for enthusiastic and resilient Special Needs Teaching Assistants to join their team in September 2024. This institution serves students aged 19-25 with Autism, SLD, and Complex Needs and is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Job Description

As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will provide essential general classroom support and may also be involved in one-to-one and small group work. The successful SEN teaching assistant will demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting learners with diverse needs, exhibit flexibility in their approach, and work effectively as part of a collaborative team.

Key qualities sought include excellent communication skills, patience, and a genuine enthusiasm for working with young people with special educational needs. Previous SEND experience is required, and a willingness to assist with personal care is essential. You will collaborate with dedicated staff to ensure the safety and well-being of the students, playing a crucial role in safeguarding their welfare.

Experience with Makaton, PECs, and sensory approaches is advantageous but not mandatory. The college is also keen to hear from individuals with a background in support or care work who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people.

This is a full-time, long-term role starting ASAP, continuing until the end of the next academic year in July 2025.

To Be Considered for This Role, You Will Need:

• Essential: Previous experience in a SEND setting.
• Highly Desirable: Familiarity with Makaton and PECS.
• Valuable Skills: Strong behaviour management abilities.

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.