Special Needs Teaching Assistant - Tower Hamlets, London

Special Needs Teaching Assistant Prospero Teaching are working with an Ofsted rated 'Good' primary school in Tower Hamlets, who are seeking a dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join their two-form entry school. The position is long term in the first instance, with the potential to become a permanent appointment. The school are looking for an SEN TA to support an autistic child in Year 5. The school are looking for somebody to support him with his learning goals and to ensure he's progressing. The school environment is vibrant and diverse. Children's work is celebrated through high quality displays and all are encouraged to develop understanding in a range of academic and foundation subjects. As a new member of support staff, you will be welcomed and given access to a range of CPD opportunities. Your day will involve liaising regularly with the class teacher to ensure effective provision. CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS Location: Tower Hamlets Position: Special Needs Teaching Assistant Contract or position start date: Long-term contract, Sept 2020 Full time/part time: Full time EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION Minimum 1-year experience support children or adults with SEN Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year Recent DBS Satisfactory references TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST: Hold Right to Work in the UK Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application Provide two professional child related referencesIf you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate: Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management In-house Training and Development Team