SEN Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching

  • Newham, East London
  • £90-105 per day
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Role: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Plaistow, East London
Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Salary: £90 - £110
Start Date: SeptemberAre you passionate about supporting students with severe Special Educational Needs? Do you have experience working with young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), nonverbal communication needs, and emotional regulation challenges?We are recruiting for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant secondary schools resourced provision in Plaistow. This role involves working closely with students who have severe SEN, including ASD and nonverbal communication, supporting their learning, emotional wellbeing, and development.Key Responsibilities:
  • Providing tailored support to students with severe SEN within the resourced provision.
  • Assisting with communication using alternative methods for nonverbal students.
  • Supporting students through emotional dysregulation episodes with patience and understanding.
  • Collaborating with teaching staff and therapists to implement individual education plans (IEPs).
  • Creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for students to thrive.
Requirements:
  • Experience supporting students with severe SEN, ASD, and emotional regulation needs.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to remain calm and supportive during emotional dysregulation.
  • Patience, empathy, and a positive approach to inclusive education.
  • Previous experience in a secondary school setting is preferred but not essential.
If you are committed to making a real difference in the lives of young people with complex needs, we want to hear from you!Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
  • Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
  • In-house Training and Development Team
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

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