Teaching Assistant

• Immediate start
• Competitive rate of pay
• Full-time, long-term
• North London
• £80-100 per day

A teaching assistant is needed for an independent school in North London for children with special educational needs (SEN) aged 5-11.

As a teaching assistant, you will be supporting students with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), sever learning difficulties (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and other complex needs.

This school is easily accessible from around London, with great transport links.

Being a teaching assistant at this school, you will become a part of a highly supportive team with exceptional senior leadership and fantastic resources.

Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:

• Providing support in lesson delivery and planning, either one-on-one or in a small group.
• Using key strategies, such as PECS, TEACGG, Attention Autism, to support students' learning.
• Implementing behaviour management strategies to maintain a positive and safe learning environment.
• Using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage focus and self-control.
• Supporting with personal needs of students, including dressing, toileting and eating.
• Being aware of safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of students.

Teaching Assistant Requirements:

• The right to work in the UK.
• A clear and up-to-date DBS.
• Experience working with children of primary school age.
• NVQ 2 or equivalent qualification.
• Some training in Makaton, TEACHH, PECS etc. is desirable.

If you are an experienced teaching assistant with a passion for supporting SEN students, then this is the role for you.

Apply now to be a teaching assistant at this excellent school and help to make a significant positive impact on the lives of these students.

Reeson Education:

REESON Education is London's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At REESON Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across London. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%