SEN Teaching Assistant - Redbridge Primary

20th October start
Full Time
Posted 1 day ago
Expiring 17th July
Redbridge, London
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Summary: We are seeking a dedicated Primary Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant primary school community. This role is designed for a committed individual who aligns with our school's ethos of fostering inclusive, nurturing, and aspirational learning environments. The successful candidate will support the development of our Year 1 pupils, particularly within SEN provisions, ensuring every child receives the individualised support they need to thrive academically and socially. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work within a school committed to high standards of behaviour and personalised learning, beginning as soon as possible. The role will run throughout the academic year, contributing to our mission of inspiring confident, well-rounded learners. Key Responsibilities: - Provide tailored support to Year 1 pupils, with a focus on SEN students, helping to implement personalised learning plans in line with school policies. - Assist in managing classroom behaviour, promoting a positive and respectful environment that reflects the school’s values of kindness, resilience, and respect. - Support the planning and delivery of activities that cater to diverse learning needs, ensuring each pupil is engaged and supported to achieve their full potential. - Work closely with teachers to monitor and record pupils’ progress, providing feedback to inform future learning strategies. - Support individual and small group interventions to promote inclusive learning and address specific behavioural and educational needs. - Assist with the supervision of pupils during lessons, break times, and other school activities, maintaining a safe and supportive environment. - Contribute to the overall organisation and smooth running of the classroom, including preparing resources and setting up learning environments that are welcoming and stimulating. - Uphold the school’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children at all times. Why Join Zen Educate? At Zen Educate, we understand the importance of work-life balance for teachers and teaching assistants. Whether you are looking for better pay, more flexibility in your schedule, or hands-on support to help you find the right role, we are here to support you every step of the way. Join our platform today and let us help you take the next step in your career.
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Welcome to South Park Primary School, a large school situated in the Seven Kings district of Ilford. We are proud of our school, which is a friendly and welcoming community providing a safe, nurturing and healthy environment for all. Our core values of Self-belief, Perseverance, Pride and Success are at the heart of everything that we do. South Park’s skilled and dedicated team members offer learners an excellent education inspired by the curriculum drivers of Communication, Creativity, Resilience and Independence. Our children are motivated, well-behaved and inspired to do their best. I am delighted to be the headteacher of this wonderful school and hope that our website provides you with a glimpse into life at SPPS. If you would like to know more about us, please call the office and make an appointment to visit.

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While the majority of our work is for teachers and teaching assistants, we do also have work for cover supervisors and invigilators. Explain what you are looking for when you sign up and our team will help you.

What subjects do you cover?

We cover all subjects taught in primary and secondary schools - if you're not sure if we can help you with what you're looking for, please register and arrange to speak to a member of our Teacher Success team.

Do you do school admin jobs?

If you're looking for teaching or teaching assistant roles, and would also be interested in admin roles, it's worth letting us know. If you're only looking for admin roles, we might not be the place for you, as this isn't what we specialise in.

General

How is Zen different from a recruitment agency?

Zen Educate is a technology platform to connect teachers with schools directly. Agencies are an expensive middleman between schools and teachers. They have to charge high commissions because their booking procedures are largely manual and run on outdated systems. Because we run more of the process online or on your phone, we create an experience that delights schools and teachers at a fraction of the cost.

What roles do you cover?

Start a conversation on chat or email support@zeneducate.com and our friendly team will get back to you shortly.