SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant London Borough of CroydonImmediate Start £90 - £110 per day PAYE Specialist Social Emotional and Mental Health School A specialist setting based in Croydon is in need of a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to work with a sixth form student with learning difficulties, cerebral palsy and ADHD. This pupil is a kind and unique individual in need of a resilient and robust SEN Teaching Assistant to support his learning and development at school. This school supports students facing barriers to learning in mainstream, many of whom have experienced past trauma, faced adverse life experience or be struggling with mental health issues and have behaviours that are unable to be accommodated in mainstream schools. Pupil needs are high, and having an understanding and empathy for students struggling with their mental health is an essential quality for this role. Similarly, to have an appreciation for the ways in which students may express their needs through physically aggressive or verbally abusive behaviour is vital. The ideal 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant may have/be... Experience working with students with learning difficulties and complex behaviours Experience working with young people in a residential or SEMH setting Understanding of appropriate boundaries and procedure in schools Passionate about giving all students with opportunity to succeed Why work with Parker Smith Inclusion? Confidential and transparent advice on your current job search. Ethical agency preferred by specialist settings. 250+ 5* Reviews Access to 'hidden' vacancies that are yet to be directly advertised. Support throughout the entire application and interview process. Ability to submit multiple applications at once. Access to experienced knowledge and advice of the SEN education industry and how best to crack your interview and land your dream role in SEN! If you want to hear more about our Teaching Assistant opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by responding to this advert, uploading your CV to our website, or emailing your CV to [email protected], you have been unsuccessful in this role if you are not contacted within 5 working days. However, we will keep your CV, and you are welcome to contact us to discuss your SEND career development.Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We will help you with this.By applying for this SEN Teaching Assistant role, you consent to Parker Smith Inclusion Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the new GDPR requirements.