A welcoming and supportive secondary school in Waltham Forest are looking for a SEN TA for a January start. As a SEN TA, you will be supporting children aged 11-16 with Special Educational Needs (SEN).You will play a crucial role in supporting the learning and development of students with SEN within a mainstream secondary environment. If you are proactive and empathetic, and have experience working with individuals with SEN, then this SEN TA role could be a good fit for you. Whilst experiecne with children and young people is always appreciated, the most important thing for a SEN TAS to have is a desire to support young people.

As a SEN TA your focus will be on guiding and working with students who need a bit more help, as well as supporting the needs of the class. You will play a crucial role in supporting the learning and development of students with SEN within a mainstream secondary environment. Your role could involve working within a specific SEN department, within multiple different age groups/subject groups, or with individual students on a intervention basis. As an SEN TA no day is the same, and the role would best suit someone who adapts easily and is proactive.

As a SEN TA, you will be working in a supportive and nurturing secondary school, working closely with both staff and students to improve learning outcomes for all. The staff are close knit, and have a mutualy respectful relationship with the student body. The school is well connected by transport links, including over and under ground, railway and buses. This would be a full time, long term position within a warm and welcoming environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing one-to-one or small group support to students with SEN, both in and out of the classroom.
Implementing tailored learning strategies and interventions as directed by the SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator).
Collaborating with teachers and other support staff to ensure the individual needs of students are met effectively.
Assisting with the planning and delivery of differentiated activities to support student progress.
Promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued and supported.Requirements:

Previous experience working in an SEN role, preferably within a school setting.
Enhanced DBS on the update service
Right to work in the UK
Strong understanding of various Special Educational Needs and associated support strategies.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students, staff, and parents/carers.
Patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach to supporting the diverse needs of students.
Relevant qualifications or training in SEN support (desirable but not essential).

If this sounds like you, or you are keen to learn more about the role, please apply below!

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community