Description

SEND Teaching Assistant

London Borough of Merton

January Start

Temp to Perm Opportunities

Are you an empathetic person who Is passionate about SEN?

Would you like to make a difference every day to children’s lives?

We here at Parker Smith are currently working with an inspiring, Outstanding, all-through SEN school in the London Borough of Merton. They are looking for SEND Teaching Assistant to join their friendly and supportive team. They use creative learning to support the curriculum such as music, arts, drama and dance. Students at this setting may have Autism/ASC, complex needs, and Severe to Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties (SLD/PMLD) This role requires personal care and Hydrotherapy so being comfortable with this is essential.

What they are looking for in a SEND Teaching Assistant-

* Experience of working with young people

* Experience with personal care

* A caring, compassionate and empathetic approach

* Ability to build strong and meaningful relationships

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 teachers 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 teachers 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.

* Salary negotiation: we provide guidance on salary negotiation, ensuring that you receive a fair and competitive salary including SEN points, TLR etc

* 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, including assistance with contract negotiations, relocation, and settling into a new teaching position