Job Description

Teaching Assistant

SEN/SEMH

ASAP Start

Newham

SANZA Teaching Agency are supporting an excellent primary school in the London borough of Newham. They are looking for a teaching assistant to join their team ASAP.

The role will involve supporting a boy in year 6 in the mornings. The student has Autism and social/emotional needs. The remainder of the day will be split between supporting other key students in year 5 and year 6, as well as general assistance across other year groups.

About you:

  • You will need to be confident using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
  • Be confident delivering targeted interventions to small groups and 1:1.
  • Be confident and willing to work across all primary year groups.
  • Will have experience as a teaching assistant in a primary or SEN setting.
  • A warm and nurturing attitude, able to build rapport quickly.
  • A patient, calm and understanding approach to supporting young children with additional needs.
  • Energy, creativity, and a "can- do" attitude" with a flexible approach. Every day is different when working in schools and it is vital that you can adapt accordingly.
  • Have previous experience as a teaching assistant with mainstream or SEN settings.

Next steps:

Click 'ApplyNow' to be considered for this wonderful opportunity as a teaching assistant. For more information about the role, contact Lauren McNaught @ SANZA Teaching Agency on 0207 8456240 or lauren.mcnaught@sanzateaching.com