SEND College Teaching Assistant

SEND College Teaching Assistant
Haringey
Pay Rate £90 - £115 a day
Are you an experienced
SEND
Teaching Assistant
who specialises in Autism and looking for a new opportunity?
A small SEN college based in Haringey, N22, which caters for students aged between 19 to 25 years old with Autism, SLD and Complex Needs are looking for enthusiastic and resilient Special Needs Teaching Assistants to join them ASAP.
Job Description
This role will involve providing general classroom support, and as a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you may also be asked to work on a one-to-one basis or in small groups. The successful special needs Teaching Assistant will need to be committed to providing support to learners with a range of needs, be flexible in your approach and be able to work as part of a team. You will need excellent communication skills, along with patience and enthusiasm. Previous experience with SEND is a requirement, as well as a willingness to provide personal care.
Alongside the staff you will be responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people.
Understanding and experience using Makaton, PECs and sensory approaches are advantageous but not essential. The school are also open to receiving applications from people who have previously worked as support/care worker.
This is a full-time, long-term role to start ASAP and will continue until the end of the next academic year. (July 2025)
To be considered for this role you will need:
Previous SEND experience is essential
Makaton and PECS experience - highly desirable but not essential
Behaviour Management Skills
Previous experience as a support worker/care worker
Additional requirements:
References confirming suitability for role
Commitment to Safeguarding
Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service
Eligibility to work in the UK
Benefits
Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
Continual professional development through online training
Competitive pay rates related to your experience
Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
Refer a friend bonus with £150 in vouchers
About Chalk
At Chalk our direction, and long-term target, is to be the top specialist education agency out there, providing bespoke staffing solutions to schools and education provisions across the UK. We offer a personal service to all of our candidates, listening to your individual needs and taking into account your special requirements.
We recruit SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) staff for both mainstream schools, Special Needs Schools and alternative provisions, filling short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies. If you are looking for an honest, professional and committed attitude, then give Chalk a chance to earn your trust.
For more info please contact Sade Akintola on 0203 657 8329.
The Legal Bit
Chalk is an education recruitment agency committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Chalk promotes equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers, and applicants. We follow new GDPR laws to ensure the protection and privacy of your data.
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