SEN Teaching Assistant
hace 1 día
London
SEN Teaching Assistant - 1:1 Support (Year 1)Location: Bow Road, East LondonFull-Time | Long-Term OpportunityPosted by Veritas Education Veritas Education is currently recruiting for a dedicated and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and inclusive primary school located on Bow Road. This is a long-term, full-time role providing 1:1 support for a lovely Year 1 girl with Down syndrome. The Role You will be working closely with a verbal Year 1 pupil who requires additional support to fully access the curriculum, build independence, and continue developing socially and academically within the classroom. She is engaging and responds well to structure, encouragement, and consistent adult support. Your responsibilities will include: • Providing tailored 1:1 classroom support, • Adapting learning activities to meet her individual needs, • Supporting communication and social interaction, • Assisting with daily routines and transitions, • Encouraging independence while offering appropriate scaffolding The Ideal Candidate The school is seeking someone who: • Has relevant experience supporting children with SEND, • Ideally has experience working with children with Down syndrome, • Has a good understanding of the KS1 curriculum, • Is proactive and confident using their own initiative, • Demonstrates patience, empathy, and consistency, • Builds positive relationships with pupils and staff About the School This is a well-regarded, community-focused primary school on Bow Road with a strong inclusive ethos. The school is known for its welcoming environment, supportive leadership team, and collaborative staff culture. Staff benefit from: • An experienced and approachable SENCo, • Clear communication and structured support systems, • A positive and professional working atmosphere, • Friendly, well-behaved pupils What's on Offer • Long-term, stable employment, • Competitive rates of pay through Veritas Education, • Ongoing support from a dedicated Veritas consultant, • A supportive and inclusive school setting APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy, • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained, • You must have legal right to work in the UK Disclaimer 'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'