At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with special educational needs in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Join Tradewind Recruitment, a leader in education staffing.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, weekly payments, and access to 2,500+ CPD courses.
- Other info: Flexible full-time or part-time roles available in Harrow.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEND and a patient, nurturing approach required.
The predicted salary is between 18500 - 24000 £ per year.
Tradewind Recruitment is working with primary schools in Harrow to find experienced SEN Teaching Assistants for immediate and ongoing placements. These roles typically involve providing one-to-one or small group support for pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities.
You will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and any external specialists to deliver targeted support for pupils with Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans and other identified SEND needs. Needs may include autism spectrum condition (ASC), ADHD, speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH) and physical or sensory needs.
Your role will involve adapting resources, using agreed strategies and communication tools, tracking pupil progress against EHCP targets and helping pupils to access the wider curriculum alongside their peers wherever possible.
What we are looking for:
- Proven experience supporting pupils with SEND in a primary school setting
- Knowledge of a range of SEND needs, including ASC, ADHD, SLCN and SEMH
- Familiarity with EHC plans and delivering support in line with EHCP targets
- Experience using alternative communication strategies (e.g. Makaton, PECS, visual timetables)
- A patient, consistent and nurturing approach with the ability to build trust with vulnerable pupils
- Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent (desirable)
- Enhanced DBS and up-to-date safeguarding training
Why teachers choose Tradewind:
- Competitive PAYE pay - weekly, transparent, with no umbrella deductions
- Free access to 2,500+ CPD courses through The National College from day one
- Real local knowledge of Harrow schools and their leadership teams
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
Ready to find the right school for you? Get in touch with Tradewind Recruitment today.
SEN Teaching Assistant in Greenhill employer: Tradewind Recruitment
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