Reception Early Years Practitioner - Redbridge Primary

16th September start
Full Time
Posted about 3 hours ago
Expiring 17th July
Redbridge, London
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A wonderful welcoming Primary School in Redbridge is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to work in Reception. This full-time Reception role will involve supporting children with special educational needs (SEN) to thrive and develop in a nurturing environment. The role is to commence with an immediate start and will run on a full-time basis. Key Responsibilities: - Provide individualised support to children with SEN within the Reception class, implementing tailored strategies to meet their diverse needs in line with the school's inclusive approach. - Assist the class teacher with planning and delivering activities that promote social, emotional, and cognitive development, ensuring activities are accessible and engaging for all children. - Support children during daily routines, including play, mealtime, and transitions, maintaining a nurturing environment that encourages independence and confidence. - Observe and monitor children’s progress, providing feedback to the teacher and contributing to the assessment process to inform future planning. - Support children with behavioural, emotional, or social challenges, applying positive behaviour management techniques consistent with the school’s values. - Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, promoting a respectful and collaborative school community. - Assist in maintaining a safe, clean, and stimulating classroom environment, including organising resources and ensuring health and safety protocols are followed. - Work closely with specialists and external agencies as required to support individualised education plans and interventions. - Support the integration of children with SEN into the wider school community, encouraging participation and socialisation.
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This is a welcoming and inclusive community school in the London Borough of Redbridge. It caters for children aged 3 to 11, offering both early years and primary education. The school is recognised for its strong academic standards and supportive environment, helping pupils make excellent progress in core subjects such as reading, writing and maths. With a diverse intake, Grove celebrates cultural differences and promotes respect, resilience and responsibility. It has been praised for nurturing pupils’ personal development as well as their learning, and is regarded as one of the borough’s high-achieving, well-respected primary schools.

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    SEN School school in RedbridgeFull Time
    15 Sep 2025 - 24 Jul 2026
    Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistant Monday to Friday 09:20 - 15:50 We are recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant position available in Ilford at a fantastic specialist secondary school with brilliant facilities. The school caters for those who have complex learning difficulties, often accompanied by physical disabilities, sensory impairments, autism, associated behavioural and medical needs. In this role, you will be working with KS4 & KS5 pupils aged 14 through to 19. The primary diagnosis of the pupils in this class is PMLD **About The Role** - Supporting students with special educational needs in their academic and personal development particularly PMLD - Supporting with medical needs - Supporting with personal care needs - Supporting students to access the community with activities such as swimming & cooking - Engaging in many social activities & games with pupils **Requirements** - Compassionate, passionate & positive attitude more important however - Willingness to be playful & active - Enthusiasm and passion to work with SEN children - Previous experience working with students with special educational needs - Experience with PMLD desirable - Willingness to provide personal care assistance as & when needed - Excellent communication and teamwork skills - A compassionate and patient approach to working with students
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