SEN Teaching Assistant – Orpington

We are currently working with a “Good” primary school located in Orpington who are seeking a committed SEN Teaching Assistant who has a passion for working with children.

This school is currently seeking an inspirational and highly motivated SEN Teaching Assistant for a full time long-term position to start ASAP which could progress to a permanent position in the future.

The ideal candidate would be someone with a positive nature and a sense of humour with experience working with SEN students within the education sector.

The successful candidate will work as part of a team which provides children with appropriate opportunities to make outstanding progress in every aspect of their learning and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish a safe, organised and stimulating environment that fosters curiosity, independence and celebrates pupils’ achievements.
• To adhere to all school Safeguarding policies and procedure and maintain high standards of safety and observe good practice in relation to health and safety issues.
• To be aware of and implement students’ care plans and to assist the students’ in their learning and development.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree or Teaching Assistant qualification
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
• Experience working with SEN students within a classroom
• Strong classroom skills with the ability to create a positive learning environment and excellent communication skills