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  • Teaching Assistant
    Teaching Assistant
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    London

    We are seeking passionate and dedicated teachers and teaching assistants to support a positive, inclusive learning environment. You will help students develop academically, socially, and emotionally while ensuring that each child receives appropriate support and attention. Experience in special education is welcome, but we also encourage applicants who are eager to work with children of all abilities. These are paid positions. Key responsibilities • Support classroom activities, lesson preparation, and lesson delivery., • Provide individual or small-group support to reinforce learning., • Help create an inclusive environment for students with diverse needs, including disabilities., • Lead age-appropriate activities that encourage cognitive, social, and emotional development., • Assist with toddler care routines, including feeding, diapering, and supervision during playtime., • Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues., • Monitor behaviour and use positive reinforcement to encourage constructive conduct. Experience and skills • Previous experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting is desirable., • Knowledge of special education strategies or experience supporting people with disabilities is advantageous., • Clear and effective communication skills., • Experience tutoring or mentoring children across different age groups, including toddlers and preschoolers., • Familiarity with classroom management and inclusive teaching practices., • A genuine interest in early childhood development and a commitment to helping young learners thrive.

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  • Special Needs Teaching Assistant
    Special Needs Teaching Assistant
    6 days ago
    £14 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Pay: £14 per hour Location: QuestLearn, Wanstead Hours: Flexible opportunities across After School, Sundays and School Holidays QuestLearn is looking for enthusiastic, fun and hardworking SEN Support Workers to join our team supporting children with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We provide respite services for families, and many of the children who attend have complex and high levels of need. We are therefore looking for people who already have relevant experience supporting children with SEND and are confident working in a hands-on support role. Available Work After School: 3:00pm–6:00pm Sundays: 9:00am–12:00pm School Holidays: 9:00am–3:00pm Our next holiday scheme will run from 26th–30th October. You can work across different sessions depending on your availability. About the Role You will support children with a wide range of additional needs to take part in activities, play, socialise and have fun in a safe and supportive environment. The role can involve supporting children with complex and challenging needs. Some children require personal care, including support with toileting and changing nappies. Some of the children we support can also become very physical when dysregulated. You will need to be confident remaining calm, following agreed support plans and working closely with the rest of the QuestLearn team. Positive handling training would be very beneficial, although it is not essential. We Are Looking For Someone Who Is: • Enthusiastic, positive and fun, • Hardworking and reliable, • Proactive and able to use their initiative, • Patient, calm and flexible, • Comfortable providing personal care, • Confident supporting children with complex needs, • Experienced in working with children with SEND, • Able to work effectively as part of a team An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role. Experience Required Please only apply if you have previous experience supporting children with SEND or similarly complex needs. This is an active, hands-on role supporting children who may require significant levels of adult support, so relevant experience is essential. Interested? If you are interested in joining the QuestLearn team, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch with some information about your experience and your availability for After School, Sundays and/or School Holidays. QuestLearn Explore • Learn • Belong questlearn.co.uk

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