SEND Pastoral Support - NORTH LONDON
1 day ago
Barnet
SEND Support Assistant (Flexible & Long-Term Opportunities) Autumn Term & ASAP Start | North London Flexible Supply & Long-Term Roles Available £96 - £135 per day Typical Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm (some schools 8:45am – 4:30pm) Are you looking to build a rewarding career in education? Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs? Tara Professional Recruitment is currently recruiting enthusiastic and committed individuals for a range of SEND Support opportunities across our network of specialist schools throughout North London. Whether you're seeking the flexibility of supply work or the consistency of a long-term placement, we have a variety of SEND Support roles available for September starts. Why Join Tara Professional Recruitment? We have built exceptional relationships with over 15 specialist SEND schools across North London, providing our candidates with access to regular, consistent opportunities throughout the academic year. Many of our candidates begin with flexible work before securing long-term placements and even permanent positions within our partner schools. With demand already building for September, we are looking to identify and register strong candidates now. About the Schools Our partner schools support pupils across a wide range of needs and age groups, including: • Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), • Behavioural and SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) needs, • Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), • Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), • Complex Learning Needs, • Communication and Interaction Difficulties, • Training and Certification provided on the job - a great way to develop yourself professionally. You may work within Primary, Secondary, or Post-16 settings depending on your experience, interests, and availability. The Role As a SEND Support professional, your responsibilities may include: • Providing 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs, • Supporting small groups within the classroom, • Assisting teachers in delivering engaging learning activities, • Encouraging communication, social development, and independence, • Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour management, • Assisting with sensory-based learning activities, • Promoting a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment, • Supporting pupils with personal care where required (depending on the setting) Every day is different, but every day offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact. Who We Are Looking For These SEND Support opportunities are ideal for: • Graduates considering careers in Education, Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Social Work, • Individuals with previous SEND, care, youth work, coaching, nursery, support work, or mentoring experience, • Candidates looking to gain specialist SEND experience, • Individuals with a patient, resilient, and positive attitude, • Those seeking flexible work, long-term work, or a pathway into permanent SEND education roles Previous SEND experience is advantageous but not essential. We are equally interested in candidates who demonstrate the right attitude, commitment, and willingness to learn. The Process All applicants will initially interview with Tara Professional Recruitment as part of our screening and registration process. Successful candidates will then be introduced to suitable schools across our trusted network of SEND provisions. Thanks to the strength of our relationships with our partner schools, we are able to offer a high volume of opportunities throughout the academic year and can often match candidates to placements quickly. What We Offer • Flexible and long-term SEND Support opportunities, • Access to over 15 specialist partner schools, • Competitive daily rates of £96 - £146 PAYE, • Ongoing support from experienced education recruiters, • Opportunities to secure permanent school-based positions, • Valuable SEND experience across a variety of specialist settings If you are looking to begin or continue your journey in SEND education this September, we'd love to hear from you. Click Apply today or reach out to the team at Tara Professional Recruitment to begin your registration process.