Trauma Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - Greenwich - Education - Learning Difficulties - Special Needs - SEN - £95-£105 per day
Do you have a passion for supporting children with Learning Difficulties, including Autism, and Speech, Language & Communication needs?
This Secondary PRU based in Greenwich are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant (TA) to support children aged 11-17 with mild to severe learning difficulties.
The Teaching Assistant role is an excellent way to get your 'foot in the door', providing the opportunity to work closely and network with other teams of professionals, gaining relevant experience, and expanding your knowledge and skillset. The Teaching Assistant role will give you essential experience within a challenging yet rewarding setting.
Career progression routes include Teacher, Special Needs Teacher, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist and various Child Psychology and Educational Psychology routes.
A common feature for many children and young people with special educational needs is marginalisation and disadvantage, trauma, dysfunctional family relationships, low educational attainment and stigmatisation. Subsequently they face many barriers in life and are more 'at risk' of negative outcomes. As a Teaching Assistant, you will be instrumental in providing consistency, and equipping children and young people with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe that they can succeed in life.
Job Role and Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant:
Assist the class teacher in providing the learning experience of students
Behaviour and pastoral support
Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students
Practical approach to meet the individual needs of students
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Caring, compassionate, and a good listener
Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
Ensure safeguarding of students
Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD**Start date ASAP, trial days taking place to ensure the role and school is right for you
**Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
**Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4.00pm, term time only
**£95-£105 per day
Candidates registering with Remedy Education will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate
Apply now or contact Carly Walters at Remedy Education if interested in the Teaching Assistant role