SEN TA / LSA Required in Southwark To Start Immediately

SEN TA / Learning Support Assistant

Autism / SLD / Complex Needs Support

Full-Time, To Start Immediately

Southwark, Greater London

The Special Needs Department at Engage Education is currently looking for a SEN TA / SEN Specialist Support Assistant / Learning Support Assistant for a prestigious special primary school in the London borough of Southwark.

This school caters for students with ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder), complex needs and SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties). The majority of students are non-verbal and with such a wide range of learning difficulties, and students are supported by a multidisciplinary team including physiotherapists and speech and language therapists.

Many students communicate non-verbally, so being able to use PECs and Makaton will be ideal. Some students have challenging behaviour and you will be ideally Team Teach trained. Personal Care (feeding and toileting) is required and you will assess individual learning needs and work on a group basis.

Engage Education is a widely recognised, award-winning education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Offer an excellent 'refer a friend' scheme that pays you GBP150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days

• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance

• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process

Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Engage Education directly.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job in education.

Engage Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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