1:1 Teaching Assistant

Smart Teachers is recruiting for a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a 'Good' school in Havering beginning in January 2025.

About the role

As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will provide personalized support to a student with ASD, helping them to access the curriculum and succeed in their learning journey. You will work closely with the class teacher and special educational needs coordinator (SENCO) to implement individualized support plans and strategies, ensuring the student feels confident, motivated, and included in their educational experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored 1:1 support to the assigned student, both in and out of the classroom.
• Assist with the delivery of lessons and activities, adapting content to suit the student’s needs.
• Promote positive behavior and social interaction to support the student’s emotional and social development.
• Monitor and track the student’s progress, providing regular feedback to teachers and SENCO.
• Help the student develop independent learning skills and self-confidence.
• Support with personal care needs, as required.
• Establish a strong, trusting relationship with the student, creating a safe and nurturing environment.

About the school

Havering's 4 form entry school offers students a joyful and engaging learning atmosphere with top-notch tools.
When preparing each child's educational journey, staff members actively collaborate with parents, guardians, and caregivers.
A significant percentage of students speak English as a second language.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of 1:1 Teaching Assistant you will:

• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undertake one)

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Previous experience working with children
• An understanding of SEN and experience supporting students with additional needs (desirable)

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Teliyah Forbes on 020 7065 7500 or email Teliyah.Forbes@smartteachers.co.uk.