Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Merton, South West London
Position: Full-Time / Long-Term
Start Date: November Start
Are you a passionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in education?
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, caring and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a welcoming school in Merton. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and helping them achieve their full potential in a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
The Role:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Support children's academic, social, emotional and communication development.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Implement individual learning strategies to meet pupils' specific needs.
• Support pupils with needs such as ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties and other learning needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence and confidence.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has previous experience supporting children with SEN, ideally within a school setting.
• Is patient, caring, proactive and enthusiastic.
• Has strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Can adapt support to meet individual pupils' needs.
• Is passionate about helping children develop academically, socially and emotionally.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Why Horizon Teachers:

• We are currently having our busiest year & placing more teachers & support staff than ever before.
• Horizon Teachers can give you exposure to various positions in education!
• Earn up to 300 in vouchers of your choice for successful referrals.
• Horizon Teachers is committed to ensuring our staff are happy in their roles, please look at our 4.8* rated google reviews

If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and are looking for a rewarding SEN Teaching Assistant role in Merton, we would love to hear from you!
Send us your CV today to find out more about available opportunities.

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We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

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