Trainee Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Location: Lambeth, South London
Pay: £(Apply online only) per day (PAYE)
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position can be found below.
Start date: As soon as available
We are recruiting on behalf of an excellent Special Needs School based in Lambeth, a short 10 minute walk from Loughborough Junction station. This is an all-through SEN school, meaning pupils ranging from Year 1 to Year 11 are on campus. We’re looking for either a Trainee Special Needs Teaching Assistant or someone with relevant experience to support pupils with autism, amongst other special educational needs.
The working environment here is one of outstanding support, team work, and a common goal in mind; providing a quality learning environment for their pupils. This school has excellent facilities designed to support SEND pupils, such as a sensory room, multi-purpose gym, and an outdoor space where pupils can do sports or even garden.
We are looking for a candidate who is passionate, has a great sense of humour, and an ethic to work as part of a team. Our client provides specialist training for those who are new to the sector including safeguarding, Team-teach, and specific training on autism. This school is ideal for those who are looking for an excellent school to kickstart your career, or a school where you can make a real difference, transferring relevant skills.
We’re passionate about making a positive impact in education. In partnership with this school, we are proud to launch our National Teaching Assistant Programme, designed to support those who want to start a Teaching Assistant career.
The Programme
Working alongside our client school, we will provide the successful Trainee Teaching Assistant with high quality training and paid on the job experience.
Following a successful interview and pending suitability, safeguarding and identity checks, we will work to secure you a paid placement in a school to further develop your skills. You will be supported from a dedicated consultant.
Prior to starting your placement, you will be required to complete a training programme delivered by Smart Teachers and school leaders, which will give you the essential skills you need to work as a Teaching Assistant.
The Role
The role of a Teaching Assistant is vital in the day-to-day running of schools. The best Teaching Assistants have excellent communication skills and are able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff, quickly and effectively.
You will be working with the class teacher to manage behaviour, support with interventions, and provide additional support to children with autism of all ages.
To be considered for the National Teaching Assistant Programme, you will:
Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.
Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:
How to apply
If you are an individual who’s keen to work within a Special Needs School, and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.
Apply today via this website, or for more information about the training programme please contact the SEN Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
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