Teaching Assistant with SEND Experience

Location: Merton

Job Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Temporary/Contract

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with SEND and have experience as a Teaching Assistant in a school setting?

If so, Career Teachers have exciting opportunities available for dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants with experience working with SEND children in Merton, South West London

Why Join Us?

Flexible Working: Opportunities for full-time, part-time, or contract roles to suit your availability.

Professional Development: Access to ongoing training and development to enhance your skills and career progression.

Supportive Team: Work with a dedicated team of professionals committed to improving educational outcomes for children

Rewarding Role: Make a tangible difference in the lives of young learners, helping them reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide one-on-one and group support to students with SEND in mainstream and special schools.
Assist teachers in planning and delivering tailored lessons that meet the individual needs of students.
Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment that promotes the academic and personal development of all students.
Help manage classroom behaviour and ensure the safety and well-being of all pupils.
Work closely with teachers, SENCOs (Special Educational Needs Coordinators), and other staff members to implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and support strategies.

Requirements:

Experience: Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant with SEND students is essential.
Qualifications: Relevant qualifications such as a Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or equivalent, are desirable.
Skills: Strong communication, empathy, and organisational skills. Ability to adapt to different learning styles and needs.
DBS: Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one) is required.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about supporting students with SEND, and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV or contact Tamima on (phone number removed)

Career Teachers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

At Career Teachers we are fully compliant with Agency Worker Regulations, ensuring you receive equal treatment for pay and conditions after a 12 week qualifying period. Please ask for further details.

All quoted rates are inclusive of 12.07% holiday pay.

Benefits of working with Career Teachers

Free CPD

Access to Skills Network

Refer a friend scheme

Recognition programme

Affinity Extra - Thousands of discounts on multiple high street shops including coffee and cinemas, plus other benefits and a Health & Wellbeing portal.

These benefits are applicable to those who are working with Career Teachers. You will gain access to the Affinity Extra this portal once you start working with us.

Important Notice: In order for you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. During the application process you are required to:

- Attend an interview in person;

- Give details for us to complete Reference checks;

- Provide an Enhanced DBS disclosure

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Teachers is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients