SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you an experienced and compassionate Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting students with autism and other special educational needs? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dedicated team at a wonderful primary school in Newcastle under Lyme!

This role is full time, Monday – Friday and would be supporting a child with Autism on a 1-1 basis.

SEN TA - Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one support to a student with autism and special educational needs, including assisting with academic tasks, communication, and social interaction.
• Implement personalized learning plans and behaviour management strategies in collaboration with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment where the student feels valued, safe, and empowered to succeed.
• Use your experience and expertise to adapt teaching and support strategies to meet the individual needs of the student.

SEN TA - Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant, with specific experience supporting students with autism and additional SEN needs.
• Strong understanding of autism spectrum disorders and other special educational needs, including knowledge of relevant teaching and support strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents/carers, and external professionals.

Opogo Benefits:

Opogo is a social enterprise dedicated to putting more money in your pocket.

• We are not an agency; our mobile app allows you to self-manage your calendar and gives you transparency on pay rates, timesheets, booking details, journey timings and job history.
• We pay more and keep costs to the school low guaranteeing you more work opportunities (we charge a transparent £30 fee to schools)
• Receive, accept or reject bookings managed all from your phone – choose work when it suits you!
• FREE Learn platform providing you access to 1000’s of education resources including Prevent training, autism resources and up-to-date safeguarding advice from education experts.

Opogo Ltd is accredited by the REC and in accordance with KCSIE 2023 guidelines, any offers of employment are subject to our strict vetting, safeguarding and reference procedures.

Opogo is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require any accommodations during the application process, please let us know.