Primary sen teaching assistant

Primary SEN Teaching Assistant ndash; Islington Pay Rate GBP88- GBP110 A vibrant and happy two-form entry Primary school based in Islington, N1, are in need of a Special Needs teaching assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Year 1 pupil with ASD. The role will start ASAP and continue on until the end of the next academic year (July 2025) Job Description The ideal Special Needs teaching assistant will have previous experience working with pupils with Autism. The pupil has no behaviour difficulties but requires guidance to remain focused on the tasks assigned by the teacher as well as some assistance with personal care. The ideal Special Needs teaching assistant will be able to provide emotional support as the pupil can become distressed easily, so patience is key for the role. Ideally, you will be able to demonstrate strong relationship-building skills as a SEND teaching assistant and the ability to raise levels of Numeracy and Literacy. Alongside the staff you will be responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. To be considered for this role you will need: * Experience with ASD ndash; Happy to provide personal care * Excellent literacy and numeracy skills * Dedicated and passionate about education Additional requirements: * References confirming suitability for role * Commitment to Safeguarding * Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service * Eligibility to work in the UK Benefits * Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants * Continual professional development through online training * Competitive pay rates related to your experience * Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions * Refer a friend bonus with GBP150 in vouchers About Chalk At Chalk our direction, and long-term target, is to be the top specialist education agency out there, providing bespoke staffing solutions to schools and education provisions across the UK. We offer a personal service to all of our candidates, listening to your individual needs and taking into account your special requirements. We recruit SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) staff for both mainstream schools, Special Needs Schools and alternative provisions, filling short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies. If you are looking for an honest, professional and committed attitude, then give Chalk a chance to earn your trust. For more info please contact Sade Akintola on (phone number removed). The Legal Bit Chalk is an education recruitment agency committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Chalk promotes equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers, and applicants. We follow new GDPR laws to ensure the protection and privacy of your data