KS2 SEMH/SEND Teaching Assistant

KS2 SEMH/SEND Teaching Assistant Haringey Position: Year 3 SEMH/SEND Teaching Assistant Location: Haringey, London Contract Type: Contract, Full-time Start Date: As soon as possible Role Overview: As a KS2 SEMH/SEND Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for providing tailored support to a student with autism, helping them engage with their learning and develop their social and emotional skills. You will work closely with the class teacher and other staff to ensure that the student feels supported and included within the classroom environment. Key Responsibilities: Provide 1:1 support to a student with autism, fostering their independence and learning. Assist in implementing the students Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) and monitor their progress. Support the class teacher in creating a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere. Encourage the students social interactions and emotional development through targeted strategies. Collaborate with other staff members to adapt lessons and resources to meet the students needs. Communicate effectively with parents and contribute to regular updates on the students progress. Engage in professional development opportunities to enhance your skills in supporting students with autism. Qualifications and Skills: Previous experience working with children with autism or special educational needs is essential. A Level 2 or 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent is desirable. Strong understanding of autism and effective strategies for support. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for making a difference in childrens lives. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Opogo benefits: Opogo is a social enterprise dedicated to putting more money in your pocket. We are not an agency;our mobile app allows you to self-manage your calendar and gives you transparency on pay rates, timesheets, booking details, journey timings and job history. We pay more and keep costs to the school low guaranteeing you more work opportunities (we charge a transparent £30 fee to schools) Receive, accept or reject bookings managed all from your phone choose work when it suits you! FREE Learn platform providing you access to 1000s of education resources including Prevent training, autism resources and up-to-date safeguarding advice from education experts Opogo Ltd is accredited by the REC and in accordance with KCSIE 2023 guidelines, any offers of employment are subject to our strict vetting, safeguarding and reference procedures. Opogo is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require any accommodations during the application process, please let us know. TPBN1_UKTJ