SEND Teaching Assistant

Horizon Teachers are working with an Ofsted rated Good' Primary School based in Bromley, assisting in their search for a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team starting after the Easter Holidays until the end of July.

This is a part-time position with potential to progress into a full-time position further down the line. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has a genuine passion for working with children and wants to continue developing as a SEND Teaching Assistant.

The role

• Support a child with SEND on a 1:1 basis, in and out of the classroom.
• Implement strategies to support emotional regulation and social interactions.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENDCO to adapt learning materials.
• Foster a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Assist with communication and language development using recommended strategies.
• Support the child's participation in group activities and transitions.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teachers and external professionals.

About you

• Previous experience working with children with Special Educational Needs.
• Experience working with children with SEMH needs and/or speech and language delay (desirable but not essential).
• A patient, empathetic, and flexible approach to supporting children with complex needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Why work with Horizon Teachers?

• Temp to Long-term/Permanent opportunities.
• Safeguarding training for all candidates during registration!
• A team of specialist education consultants with many years of experience and including many ex-teachers.
• Earn up to £150 in vouchers of your choice for successful Support staff referrals.
• We are one of the highest rated agencies with 4.8* Google rating from teachers, support staff and schools we have helped.

One of the best agencies in London. Horizon got me working in a school within 5 days of registering. The staff are all super helpful and committed to finding the right school for you.- 5 Star google review

Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent. 

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