SEN Teaching Assistant Greenwich
Location: Greenwich, South East London
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available
Salary: £95 - £105 per day
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs? Do you have the patience, empathy and enthusiasm to make a real difference in the classroom?
We are looking for dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join a specialist SEN school in Greenwich, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs and helping them to achieve their full potential.
The Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and the wider school team to provide tailored support to pupils throughout the school day.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting pupils with their learning and development, both individually and in small groups
- Helping to create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment
- Supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs
- Encouraging communication, confidence, independence and social development
- Assisting teachers with classroom activities and lesson preparation
- Providing emotional and behavioural support where required
- Helping pupils to manage transitions and changes throughout the school day
- Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils
- Supporting pupils to develop essential life and educational skills
- Following individual learning plans, behaviour strategies and safeguarding procedures
About You
- Patient, caring and compassionate
- Passionate about working with children and young people
- Confident supporting pupils with additional needs
- Calm and resilient when faced with challenging situations
- Able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
- A strong communicator and team player
- Reliable, proactive and willing to learn
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Previous experience working within an SEN setting is desirable, but we are also keen to hear from candidates with transferable experience from care, youth work, education, support work or similar environments.
Why Join?
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive specialist school environment, where every day you can make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.
You will have the opportunity to develop your experience within SEN education, work alongside experienced professionals and play an important role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.
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