SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary School
Location: Romford
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Long-term, ongoing
Role: SEN Teaching Assistant
Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a new long-term opportunity within a supportive primary school?
A welcoming primary school in Romford is looking for a confident and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team for an immediate start on a long-term basis.
This is a varied SEN support role working across the school. You will not be allocated exclusively to one child or year group; instead, you will work flexibly with pupils who require additional support across different areas of need.
The Role
Providing targeted support to pupils with a range of SEN needs
Supporting children across different year groups and classes
Working with pupils who have ASD and behavioural needs
Helping pupils to regulate their emotions and manage challenging behaviour
Supporting learning, communication, social development and independence
Working closely with class teachers, the SENCO and wider support staff
Adapting your approach according to individual pupils and their needs
Contributing to a positive, inclusive and nurturing school environment
The Ideal Candidate
The school is looking for someone who:
Has previous experience working within a primary school SEN setting
Has strong, practical experience supporting children with ASD
Has experience managing and responding to challenging behaviour
Is confident working with a range of ages and needs
Can build positive relationships with children who may present with complex needs
Is calm, patient, resilient and consistent in their approach
Can work effectively as part of a wider school team
Is proactive and able to adapt to changing needs throughout the school day
Benefits
Long-term role with the opportunity for ongoing work
Immediate start available
Parking available on site
Opportunity to work across different year groups and SEN needs
Supportive school environment and wider staff team
Rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils' development
The School
This is an excellent opportunity to join a primary school that is committed to providing high-quality support for pupils with additional needs. The successful candidate will become part of a supportive team and play an important role in helping pupils access learning and develop both academically and socially.
Immediate start available, with the potential for a long-term position for the right candidate.
If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with a strong background in ASD and behaviour support, this could be an excellent opportunity to secure a rewarding long-term role in Romford
