Primary SEN Teaching Assistant in London

Robert Clack Primary School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting young learners, delivering engaging play-based experiences, and contributing to our nurturing environment, underpinned by our school values of mutual respect, compassion for others, discipline, high expectations and aspirations, and hard work, where every pupil can flourish. We are a growing primary school, which opened in September 2021, with a strong focus on providing a supportive and inclusive setting for all pupils. Our established nurturing environment ensures that all of our children feel safe, valued, and ready to learn.

The successful candidate will be based within our SEND provision, working closely with pupils with a range of additional needs to support their individual development and learning. As part of a wider team of teachers and teaching assistants, you will contribute to high-quality provision across the school, including delivering targeted interventions, leading small group work, and providing tailored support to ensure all pupils can access the curriculum and achieve their potential.

The person we require will have:

• Successful previous experience of working with children.
• Clear knowledge and understanding of the principles of child development and learning processes within either EYFS or Key Stage 1 or 2.
• An understanding of how best to support SEN pupils.
• Supportive, nurturing, and understanding with high expectations.
• A desire to make learning exciting and a positive experience.
• Good communication skills with parents, carers, and members of staff, as well as pupils.
• Good standard of literacy and numeracy.
• NVQ2 for Teaching Assistants (or equivalent) or be willing to work towards the qualification.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Patience, adaptability, willingness to listen, and a good sense of humour.
• Willingness to support pupils with basic hygiene needs and support them towards gaining independence.

What We Offer:

• A supportive working culture that values staff at all levels and invests in people.
• Working with the teaching and support staff as part of a team.
• Opportunities to continue your own professional development.
• A dynamic working environment.
• Free Gym Membership.
• Medical Cash Plan.