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SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary School
Location: Brent, North West London
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Monday–Friday, Full-time
Salary: £92.63 - £115 per day
Horizon Teachers is currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Brent. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant or someone with a strong passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs to join a supportive school team on a full-time basis with an ASAP start.
The Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN
- Supporting pupils with their learning and development
- Helping children develop their confidence, independence and social skills
- Implementing individual learning and support plans
- Supporting pupils with behavioural and emotional needs
- Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO
- Adapting activities and resources to meet individual needs
- Promoting positive behaviour and maintaining a safe learning environment
- Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to teaching staff
- Supporting pupils both inside and outside of the classroom
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About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about supporting children with additional needs
- Patient, nurturing and understanding
- Confident working with children with a range of SEN
- Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
- Calm and consistent when managing challenging behaviour
- Reliable, proactive and well organised
- A strong communicator and team player
- Committed to safeguarding and the wellbeing of children
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Previous experience working with SEN in a school or educational setting is highly desirable, although candidates with relevant childcare, support work or care experience may also be considered.
Why Horizon Teachers:
- We are currently having our busiest year & placing more teachers & support staff than ever before.
- Horizon Teachers can give you exposure to various positions in education!
- Earn up to £300 in vouchers of your choice for successful referrals.
- Horizon Teachers is committed to ensuring our staff are happy in their roles, please look at our 4.8* rated google reviews.
Apply Today
If you are a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity in a Brent primary school, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV. Our experienced education recruitment consultants will be in touch to discuss the role and next steps.
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