1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Description: 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Merton

Pay: Daily rate of 95 - 114.55

Type: Contract

Overview:

ANZUK Education has an excellent working relationship with schools across South West London. One of our lovely schools in Wimbledon are looking for an experienced 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to become a part of their team!

We are seeking a passionate and resilient Teaching Assistant with experience supporting SEN pupils on a 1:1 basis. The ideal candidate will be confident in managing challenging behaviour, able to build strong and trusting relationships, and demonstrate patience and persistence in their approach. You will work collaboratively with staff and parents to ensure each child receives consistent, tailored support that enables them to thrive.

As a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant you will be:

• Supporting primary age students with SEN

• Provide a stable, caring and supportive learning environment

• Aid the development of the child's social and emotional well-being

• Assist in developing and implementing interventions to encourage learning

• The School have said they would be able to facilitate a handover and induction into this role

• It is extremely important for the applicant to be able to commit to this role longer term as the needs of the children means changing staff can be upsetting

• You must have substantial SEN experience for this role due to the nature and number of individual needs to be catered for

Application requirements of a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant:

• An Enhanced DBS or be willing to apply for one through ANZUK

• An up-to-date CV outlining employment covering the last two years

• Have experience working with students in a voluntary or paid capacity

• Knowledge in supporting students who have a combination of learning, social, emotional or behavioural needs

• Although there is the possibility for this role to become permanent you will need to complete full registration with ANZUK initially

• Ideal applicant will have SEN experience specifically with PDA and challenging behaviour

Mandatory Requirements:

• UK Work Authorisation

• A clean enhanced DBS

Without these requirements, we cannot hire you for this role

ANZUK is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture or disability. Each individual will be assessed on merit alone.