Teaching Assistant – Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Location: Edgware (HA8)
Pay: From £80 a day
Contract Type: Long-Term Supply (September – July 2027)
We have an exciting opportunity for dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils at a SEN School in Edgware (HA8)
Essential Requirements & Qualifications
To be considered for placements at this school, candidates must have:
- 1–2 Years of SEN Experience in a School Setting (Essential): Proven experience working directly within a school environment supporting complex special educational needs (e.g., Autism Spectrum Condition / ASC, Severe Learning Difficulties / SLD, and Moderate Learning Difficulties / MLD).
- Behaviour Management & De-escalation: Experience with positive behaviour management strategies and confidence in handling challenging behaviours. Physical intervention training (e.g., Team Teach or PRICE) is highly desirable.
- Communication Skills: Familiarity with non-verbal communication tools (e.g., PECS, Makaton, or visual timetables) is advantageous.
- Compliance & Safeguarding:
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (Child + Adult workforce).
- Up-to-date Safeguarding in Education training.
About the role
- Pay: From £80 to £100 a day
- Long Term Cover: From September until July 2027
How to Apply
If you meet the 1–2 years SEN school experience requirement and are available for long term supply work, please reply directly with your updated CV.
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