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Form of workLocation: Hammersmith
Contract Type: Full time
Start date: January 2024
Salary: £85 - £95 per day
About the role and school:
anzuk is collaborating with a Hammersmith Primary school to find a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Early Years to support a child in Reception. This role is full time from January until the end of the academic year with the potential of a permanent role in September 2024.
This school is a co-educational primary school for children aged 4 to 11 based in the heart of Hammersmith. Staff are committed to creating a love for learning through creativity, critical thinking and problem solving. They have a rich variety of extra-curricular activities, and a strong sense of community with active parental involvement.
1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant Job Description:
- Providing specialist support to a student in Reception with a high level of SEND (ASD diagnosis, sensory, speech and language, cognition)
- Supporting the student with speech and language, attention and listening skills, and emotional regulation
- Use different strategies for supporting children with ASD e.g. Makaton, visual supports, TEACCH workstation, emotional regulation etc
- Collaborate with the class teacher to support the learning and development of the student
- Support other SEN students in the classroom
- Assist in the preparation of learning materials, classroom activities and resources
- Encourage active participation and engagement in lessons
- Relevant experience working with students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), primarily Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in an educational setting
- Relevant Early Years or Key Stage 1 classroom experience (either mainstream or specialist setting)
- Be familiar with strategies to support children with ASD e.g. Makaton, visual supports, emotional regulation etc
- Be able to demonstrate patience and empathy when working with children, especially those with special educational needs
- The ability to work as part of a team and follow guidance from classroom teachers and senior leaders
- Must hold a clear Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate
- Certification in first aid and CPR (preferred but not required)
- Become a part of a school community that upholds strong values, including having a truly diverse and inclusive learning environment
- Personal and professional growth opportunities
- The chance to make a real difference in the lives of students and contribute to their personal growth and success
- International opportunities in Australia, New Zealand and the United States
- Share this job with a friend or colleague and receive £100 as a thank you once they complete 10 days work
anzuk Education was established in 2004. Our aim is to help create exceptional experiences for the learners of today; we accomplish this by always placing the best educators in the right learning environment.
How to apply:
To apply for our 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Early Years role, please submit your CV by clicking the Apply button now.
Or if you're looking for other Teaching Assistant or Teaching jobs in Hammersmith & Fulham, please email your CV to [email protected] or for further information please contact (phone number removed).
anzuk is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture or disability. Each individual will be assessed on merit alone.
