SEN TA - Independent School

SEN TA

Special Education Needs Teaching Assistant
Knights bridge Based Secondary school
Independent School
Full Time, Term time only
Mon to Friday / Daily Hours: 8.15am to 4.15pm An Independent school based in the London borough Kensington and Chelsea are requiring a SEN TA to start as soon as possible. The school are looking for a SEN teaching Assistant to support a student with learning difficulties, including autism and dyslexia. For the right candidate the role will begin temporary to then go onto a permanent position.

The school needs an SEN TA who has the ability to keep calm and patient, able to work with other colleagues to support children accordingly. You will need to be pro-active and engaging with the children to maintain relationships with children on a 1:1 level and in small groups. You will have to encourage independence amongst the children and encourage a learning environment.

SEN TA: Required skills and qualifications

Experience with children from an SEN background
Alternatively experience working with children with disabilities
Degree is preferred in subjects such as psychology, education or those alike.
Some previous training/ experience in speech and language therapy/communication
High professionalism
Ability to encourage a successful learning environment.If this is the kind of role that appeals to you feel free to get in contact with Tiv Suntharesan by emailing at or call on (phone number removed)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community