Special Educational Needs Assistant

A supportive and vibrant Primary school located in the heart of Hackney are seeking an enthusiastic and adaptable candidate to provide high quality support to students on an individual basis and small groups. The suitable candidate does not require experience working in a school but does require experience working with Special Educational Needs in some capacity.

Working days: Monday to Friday

Working hours: 8:30am until 4pm

Pay: £90-£110 per day

What the role will involve:

• Supporting students with needs such as Autism, SEMH, ADHD, Down's Syndrome and MLD
• Working closely with the class teacher and schools SENco to ensure the best support is provided
• Completing observations and documenting them
• Liaising with external agencies such as occupational therapists and speech and language therapists

What you need to apply for the SEND Support position:

• Experience working with Special Educational Needs
• Knowledge of Special Educational Needs
• An up-to-date DBS, registered with the update service or happy to apply for a DBS

What we can offer you as a candidate through TimePlan Education:

• PAYE or Umbrella options for pay (your choice)
• Local work
• A friendly and helpful TimePlan Education team
• Free termly CPD courses, including Safeguarding and SEN support in Schools

TimePlan Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.