Sen Teaching Assistant

LTS Group

LTS are urgently looking for 2 proactive and compassionate SEN teaching assistants to work in a special needs school in Southgate.

Our client is a secondary school and caters for pupils aged between 11-19 on the autistic spectrum. You will be required to assist pupils out of class and during break times on a one to one and small group basis.

I am specifically looking for someone with existing SEN experience in any school or care setting. The candidate must be willing to assist with personal care duties.

This is an ideal position for someone who is proactive, self-motivated, caring and keen to adapt into the unique challenges working within such capacity may bring.

Working hours:

8.30am until 3.30pm Monday to Friday

Requirements:

• Previous experience/ knowledge of Autism
• Experience working with secondary aged children (ideal but not necessary)
• Excellent verbal communication, written and active listening skills
• Be patience, flexible and open to change
• Compassionate and positive attitude
• Confident in creating a creative and safe learning environment

You will need:

• Enhanced DBS on the update service or be prepared to apply for one
• The right to work in the UK
• Two professional references covering the past three years of work experience

Benefits:

• In-house training and development opportunities
• Consultant on hand to support you throughout your assignment
• A good rate of pay within the sector

LTS Group Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all successful applicants to share this commitment. You will be subject to our stringent vetting process including reference and background checks and necessary qualifications. You must also either be on the DBS Update Service or willing to apply for a new Enhanced DBS check.

If you have been a UK resident for less than 5 years, a right to work visa must be provided and a criminal background check must also be provided for any country you have resided in for 6 months or more within the last 5 years.

LTS promotes equal opportunities and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills regardless of race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.