SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant

Salary/Rate: £95- £105 per day

Location: Hackney

Have you got experience of working with children with Special Educational needs?

Milk Education are working closely with a Primary Special School in Hackney who specialise in children with ASC and are looking to employ a SEN Teaching Assistant on a full-time basis. The role will involve providing support to students with ASD who require assistance in nurturing communication, learning and independence in a safe and inclusive environment.

This school strives to creatively plan and tailor lessons to ensure all individual needs are supported and met. It is important that you are proactive in building positive relationships with these students and liasing with the school's SENDCO to provide the best possible outcomes. The role will start as soon as possible.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Have experience in de-escalation and therapeutic techniques to assist pupils with varied and complex needs.
• The role will include working with individuals as well as small groups, assisting in planning and delivering lessons in a creative and positive setting.

• Provide specific support to students dependent upon their individual needs and implement strategies to support them with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties
• Model, within a classroom setting, support strategies that will encourage and develop appropriate behaviour in a variety of settings i.e with individuals and groups/whole class
• Model group based activities that will develop problem-solving, listening and social skills

What Milk Education can offer you:

• Excellent rates of pay
• Direct links to local schools
• Training support sessions
• Video technology that will increase your chances of securing long-term placements
• Dedicated Consultants who will cater to your employment needs with 24/7 availability
• Commitment to quality and safeguarding
• 24/7 support for interview and observation preparation

To be considered for the role of SEN Teaching Assistant, please apply immediately, shortlisted candidates will be invited for a lesson observation and interview.

Applications will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, full references including from your most recent employer and eligibility to work in the UK. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Your Application: To apply for this role, please call or email at your earliest convenience or submit your application via the form below.