Secondary School SEND Teaching Assistant

Salary/Rate:£85 - £100
Job type:Contract
Town/City:All
County:North East London
Type of Role:Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant
Job ref:8875
Post Date:13.03.25
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About the Role

SEND Teaching Assistant (Secondary)  

Long term contracts

£90 - £100 Paid PAYE

We are currently looking for SEND teaching assistants across North East London. The preferred person will be bursting with enthusiasm and real passion to support children with special education needs. We are looking for someone who is friendly and patient, and is able to build and maintain strong relationships with the children. Experience supporting SEN within a classroom is desirable, but equally if you have personal experience then you may have some fantastic transferrable skills so please get in touch.

Why work with us?

  • We have access to a wider range of job opportunities including vacancies that haven't been advertised yet :We have partnerships with multiple schools, Local Authorities, and educational organisations and can provide you with access to a wider range of job opportunities.
  • Expertise in the SEND education industry: we have specialist knowledge and experience in the SEND education industry, including an understanding of school hiring practices and requirements, which can help you navigate the job search process more effectively.
  • Assistance with CV and application materials: we can provide guidance on preparing effective resumes and application materials, which can help you to stand out to schools
  • Interview preparation and coaching: we provide interview preparation and coaching tailored to the specific school to help you feel more confident and prepared for interviews.
  • One application - Multiple Opportunities: are you too busy to fill out lots of different application forms? register with us and only fill out one form
  • Continued support: we can provide continued support throughout the job search process, even after a job offer has been made

If you think you would be an incredible asset to an already incredible team then please do get in touch by applying to this advert or emailing elise.harnwell@psinclusion.co.uk

 

 

 

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