SEND Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team at a vibrant primary school in London. This role is focused on working with a non-verbal student, helping to support their individual learning needs and fostering an inclusive learning environment. Key Responsibilities: - Provide 1:1 support for a non-verbal student, facilitating communication through tools such as PECS, Makaton, or assistive technology. - Collaborate with the class teacher and SENDCo to deliver personalized learning strategies and activities. - Help maintain a calm, positive, and engaging environment, ensuring the well-being of the student in your care. - Support the development of the student’s social, emotional, and communication skills. - Monitor and record the student’s progress, contributing to their individual education plan (IEP). Requirements: - Previous experience working with a non-verbal student or students with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN) is essential. - A good understanding of alternative communication methods (e.g., PECS, Makaton, AAC). - Ability to build a strong, supportive relationship with the student, promoting independence and confidence. - Patience, empathy, and a passion for working with children with additional needs. - Relevant qualifications in SEND support or equivalent experience in a similar role are highly desirable. If you are a compassionate and proactive SEND Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting a non-verbal student, we would love to hear from you. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. All our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance, and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash. If you are interested in this position or want to hear about any of my other opportunities, please click ‘apply’ now, and I will be in touch with you to discuss further. (url removed) (phone number removed) All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services