Location: Barking and Dagenham
Are you a Learning Support Assistant looking to gain valuable experience supporting children with special educational needs? We are seeking a caring, compassionate and motivated Aspiring Nurse to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant in a special school in Barking and Dagenham.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Aspiring Nurse who wants to develop practical skills in care, communication and supporting individuals with additional needs while gaining experience relevant to a future nursing career.
The Role
As a SEN Teaching Assistant in Barking and Dagenham, you will work alongside teachers and other professionals to support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting pupils with classroom activities and learning.
Providing one-to-one and small-group assistance.
Helping children develop communication, social and independence skills.
Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
Supporting pupils with autism, learning difficulties and other additional needs.
Helping maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive school environment.
Who We Are Looking For
We welcome applications from an Aspiring Nurse who is passionate about helping children and young people reach their full potential.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
A caring, patient and empathetic approach.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
An interest in healthcare, nursing and special educational needs.
A willingness to learn and adapt to individual pupil needs.
A positive attitude towards supporting children's development.
Previous experience in healthcare, care work or education is beneficial but not essential. A genuine passion for supporting others is highly valued.
Education and Training
This position offers valuable opportunities for education and training, allowing you to gain practical experience in a specialist school setting. You will develop transferable skills in communication, teamwork, safeguarding awareness and supporting individuals with additional needs.
For an Aspiring Nurse, this experience can provide useful insight into caring professions and help you build a strong foundation for future nursing studies.
Why Apply? Barking and Dagenham
Working as a SEN Teaching Assistant allows you to make a meaningful difference in children's lives while gaining experience that may support your future healthcare career.
Based in Barking and Dagenham, this role provides an opportunity to work with experienced education professionals and learn how to support pupils with a range of individual needs.
Further education and training can help you strengthen your knowledge, develop confidence and prepare for future opportunities in nursing and healthcare.
If you are an Aspiring Nurse who is passionate about care, inclusion and helping children succeed, we would love to hear from you.
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy
Salary description
£450.00 - £525.00 per week