Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Job Type: ASAP Start, 8:30am -4pm

Location: Merton

Salary: £96-£101*Depending on Expeirence

Are you confident working with SEN needs students? Do you have a passion for supporting Primary school children who require extra support?

The Role: Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Merton  

As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant,  you will have the opportunity to aid the development of students with Autism’s academic and social skills through carrying out interventions and supporting a student with Autism within class.

A Special Needs Teaching Assistant will be expected to:

• Provide one-on-one assistance to students with special educational needs including Autism
• Lead Social, Maths and English interventions with groups of SEN students
• Adapt teaching materials and methods to suit individual learning styles and abilities
•  Promote positive behaviour and help manage challenging behaviour in line with school policies.
•  Provide emotional support and encourage social interaction.
• Observe and record progress, challenges, and achievements.
• Report concerns to the teacher or SENCO
• Encourage independence and build student confidence

Qualifications and requirements – Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Merton

• Experience in a similar role/ Leading Interventions
• Experience working with SEN needs
• Proven ability to solve problems quickly and remain calm
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits – Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Merton

In return, the school can offer the successful Special Needs Teaching Assistant the following:

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in the field of education
• Training courses provided

Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Merton