A very friendly client school deemed 'Good' in their last Ofsted, urgently require a SEND Teaching Assistant to support a new Reception student with physical disabilities and speech, language and communication needs.

The school is in Edmonton, within walking distance of a train station and close to local bus routes.

The Role

  • You will support the child on a 1:1 basis in and out of the classroom
  • Attend to the child's personal and health care needs
  • Assist with all work set and help in areas of specific weakness
  • Develop appropriate resources to motivate and encourage
  • Assist in the management of the child's social well-being
  • Provide continuous positive reinforcement and praise
  • Due to the child's disability, manual handling will be also required to move the pupil from their specialist chair to their walker and the carpet

Key Skills Required

  • Evidence of working with children with SEND
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to form positive relationships with children and adults
  • Ability to be flexible and adaptable in order to meet the needs of the child
  • Have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the child's welfare

How we will help you:

  • Be on hand to support you throughout your assignment
  • Offer in-house training and guidance specific to the child you are working with
  • Pay an excellent rate of pay within the sector

This school is the perfect place to work if you have a passion for helping young people succeed and want to make a real difference to those in need of support.

LTS Group Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all successful applicants to share this commitment. You will be subject to our stringent vetting process including reference and background checks and necessary qualifications. You must also either be on the DBS Update Service or willing to apply for a new Enhanced DBS check.

If you have been a UK resident for less than 5 years, a right to work visa must be provided and a criminal background check must also be provided for any country you have resided in for 6 months or more within the last 5 years.

LTS promotes equal opportunities and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills regardless of race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.