At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young children with diverse needs in a nurturing classroom environment.
- Company: Join a top-rated education supply agency committed to developing young people.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, guaranteed pay scheme, pension contributions, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team in a rewarding role with excellent career prospects.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience with children or vulnerable adults; caring and adaptable personality required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
A specialist primary school, a short walk from Northwick Park station, is looking for an Early Years teaching assistant to support young people and children with a diverse range of needs including moderate to severe and complex learning needs, sensory processing difficulties, and associated speech, language and communication difficulties, including autistic spectrum disorders. The TA would be in a class of 8 students with a mix of abilities and needs. Not working 1:1 but happy to lead small groups when the teacher sets the work. Experience with ASD / ADHD would be ideal but someone open-minded and reliable.
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be based inside the classroom supporting students within education. Class sizes are small to ensure the needs of each pupil are met. You will be responsible for supporting their educational, social, and emotional development.
Requirements:
- Have a caring, supportive and nurturing personality
- Be available to start immediately and full time
- DBS on the update service
- 2 references
- Have experience of working with those who are non-verbal, pre-verbal
- Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults within an education setting
- Be someone who is patient, caring and adaptable to each young person you will support
What we offer:
- Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
- Social and networking events.
- Pension contributions.
- CPD to help with your professional development.
- Access to a dedicated consultant.
- Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality educators. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. If you are a Special Needs Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.
Early Years Teaching Assistant (SEND) employer: Smart Teachers
The Edwin Group is an exceptional employer, renowned for its commitment to the professional development of educators and the well-being of students. With a supportive work culture that prioritises employee engagement and offers excellent benefits such as competitive pay, pension contributions, and continuous professional development opportunities, you will thrive in a rewarding environment dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young people with diverse needs. Located conveniently near Northwick Park station, this role as an Early Years Teaching Assistant allows you to be part of a top-rated team recognised for its excellence in education.
