Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Job Type: 8:30am -4pm

Location: Islington

Salary: £96-£105

The Role: Special Needs Teaching Assistant –Islington

As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will have the opportunity to aid the development of a variety of Year 1 students with Autism, ADHD, Global Delay Traits and Challenging Behaviour academically and socially through carrying out sensory interventions and bucket time. As the successful applicant, you will join a dedicated team in a fantastic Primary school in Islington area.

A Special Needs Teaching Assistant will be expected to:

• Provide support to year 1 students with special educational needs including Autism, ADHD, Challenging behaviour
• Lead Social, Maths and English interventions with groups of SEND 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 – Islington

• Experience in a similar role/ leading sensory time
• Experience working with SEND needs
• Enhanced DBS is required
• Proven ability to solve problems quickly and remain calm
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits – Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Islington  

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 – Islington