One of our client schools urgently requires a SEND Teaching Assistant to work within a small group of teachers and TAs supporting students with autism.
Start and finish times:
8.30am – 3.30pm from Monday to Friday (4.30pm finish Wednesdays for training)
The role is as rewarding as it is challenging. Based in North London at a special school, you would be providing support for several children with diagnoses of autism within a class or classes. The school welcomes ambitious individuals who are looking to develop within a supportive and inclusive environment. Empathy, enthusiasm, a positive outlook, and a commitment to encouraging SEND children to achieve their full potential, are essential to thrive in this role.
N.B You must be willing to administer personal care (always with another member of staff and never alone) and be willing to 'stand' in the water to support the young people during swimming lessons.
Experience/Qualifications:
-Able to demonstrate previous work supporting children with autism (either in school or other work paid or unpaid)
-Excellent behaviour management skills
-Good communication skills
-Ability to work collaboratively within a team
-Patience and resilience
-Not deterred by new challenges
Duties include (but aren’t limited to):
-1:1 and group support with pupils aged 11-19
-Managing challenging behaviour
-Being a motivator and role model
-Supervising pupils during a range of activities
-Supporting the class teacher with the preparation and delivery of lessons
-Promoting the safety and wellbeing of pupils
This is a unique opportunity to enhance your existing skills with the huge amount of ‘on the job’ training. If you are ready to take on this challenge and make a difference to a child’s future then this opportunity is within your reach. To apply for the vacancy, please submit your application alongside your CV outlining your past and most recent experience.
Why work with LTS Group?
We were founded in 2008 with over 20 years experience in SEN education and truly understand what schools require to support the children in their care. We hope that your journey with us will enhance your career in education. Some of our TAs who joined in 2008 have now had career progression and become headteachers. We will support you throughout your assignments and help you develop your existing skills by finding you the correct placement. Our team at LTS will always offer honest feedback. Please check out our testimonials to see what others think.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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 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.
