SEN Teaching Assistant - Daily Supply - ASD / SLD

SEN Teaching Assistant | Daily Supply | ASD & SLD | Feltham | Full School Days

Location: Feltham
Job Type: Daily Supply / Short-Term / Full-Time
Hours: Monday-Friday, school hours
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with a background supporting children and young people with ASD and SLD?

Are you reliable, punctual and confident walking into a specialist classroom and immediately becoming part of the team?

A specialist school in Feltham is looking for experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to provide day-to-day and short-term cover across its specialist provisions.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced SEN professionals looking for full-day work, flexible assignments and the opportunity to build a longer-term relationship with a specialist school.

What Will You Be Doing?

As a supply SEN Teaching Assistant, you could be supporting pupils across EYFS and primary-aged classes.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils with ASD and SLD
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Helping pupils access classroom learning
• Supporting communication and interaction
• Supporting emotional regulation
• Managing challenging behaviour appropriately
• Following established behaviour and support strategies
• Supporting classroom routines and transitions
• Working alongside teachers and other support staff
• Helping pupils during break and lunch
• Providing personal care when required
• Supporting toileting, nappy changing and feeding
• Maintaining a calm and structured environment

ASD / SLD Experience Is Essential

This is a specialist environment, so applicants must have previous experience supporting pupils with ASD/SLD.

We're interested in candidates from a range of relevant backgrounds, including:

• SEN Teaching Assistants
• Specialist Teaching Assistants
• Learning Support Assistants
• Autism Support Workers
• SEN Support Workers
• Residential Support Workers
• Healthcare or care professionals
• Youth workers
• Other professionals with relevant experience supporting children with complex needs

What Makes a Successful Supply TA?

Supply work isn't for everyone.

The school needs people who are:

• Extremely reliable
• Punctual
• Calm under pressure
• Calmly assertive
• Confident supporting challenging behaviour
• Adaptable to different classrooms and pupils
• Professional and approachable
• Comfortable following established strategies
• Happy working as part of a team
• Willing to support pupils with personal care

You must also be comfortable supporting toileting, nappy changing, feeding and other personal-care needs where required.

Why Work With Us?

Daily supply can be an excellent way to secure regular work within a specialist school while retaining flexibility.

For the right SEN Teaching Assistant, successful short-term assignments can also provide an opportunity to demonstrate your suitability for longer-term work.

If you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with ASD/SLD experience, available for full school days and looking for regular work in Feltham, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%