Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Redbridge
Salary: £90.00 - £110.00 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Contact Name: William Bentley
Contact Email:

Job Description

The School:
An independent specialist setting in Redbridge, catering for pupils aged 11-19. All students have a primary diagnosis of Autism, alongside other complex needs. Most pupils have significant SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs and may display challenging behaviour. The school prides itself on offering a supportive and tailored environment for its students.

The Role:
This is a full-time teaching assistant position where you will work closely with a team to provide excellent care and education to young people. You will be instrumental in supporting the class teacher and students, assisting with behavioural management and supporting students' mental health needs.

Main Responsibilities:

Work under the guidance of the class teacher to support lesson delivery
Provide support to students during lessons and throughout the school day
Lead small group interventions to support academic and emotional development
Provide one-to-one support to students as directed by the class teacher
Help to maintain a positive and productive classroom environment
Support students with their social and emotional development, promoting positive behaviour
Assist in implementing individual education plans (IEPs) and monitoring progress
Essential Criteria/Skills:

Very good level of spoken and written English
Strong behaviour management skills
High levels of resilience and patience
Ability to remain calm under pressure and in challenging situations
Empathy and understanding of the needs of students with Autism and SEMH needs
Desirable Criteria:

Previous experience supporting students with SEMH needs
Previous experience working with secondary-age students (11-19)
Experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is an advantage
Team Teach or other behaviour management training is desirable

If you're passionate about supporting students with additional needs in an independent, specialist setting, this could be a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people.

Please contact William Bentley at for more details or to apply