SEN TA/LSA (Temporary)

A unique Special Needs school with a community feel, in the borough of zone 2, in Brent North West London is recruiting a number of new SEN TA/LSA staff. The successful applicants will join a highly successful team and start as soon as possible. You will be responsible for assisting small ASD classes of 6-8 students from early years up to KS2. The school itself is very modern having been purpose built a few years ago, as well as being aesthetically pleasing, the school is filled with the best available resources to support creative multi-sensory teaching and learning. Starting immediately, the LSAs/ SEN TAs will be offered a long term full time roles until the end of the academic year.

The school will invest heavily in your development and encourages career progression/professional development through regular CPD training. Permanent contracts will be offered to those who distinguish themselves this year - this is the way the school has recruited their TA staff for the last 4 years and the vast majority of those appointed in this way do get contracts

About the Role

• SEN TA/LSA vacancies
• Assisting ASD students in a number of classes from Early Years up to KS2
• 6-8 pupils in a class with 3 x SEN TA/LSA , 1x HLTA
• Brent
• Immediate start, full time position for the academic year
• Weekly CPD courses available
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and development
• Daily rate up to £90

About the School

• Newly refurbished Complex Needs School in Zone 2
• Caters for children aged 4-19 years old
• Rated "Good" by Ofsted
• Brent Local Authority
• In partnership with local schools that regularly use the training facilities available
• Outstanding leadership team who encourage in-house career progression
• On site swimming pool and fully equipped gym
• On site therapists, physical therapists and specialist trained support workers
• Café and lounge area on site
• Roof terrace and expansive grounds for play and environmental learning
• Excellent transport links that are easily accessible on foot and school car park on-site

In order to be considered for this role, the LSA / SEN TA will need to meet the following criteria:

• Have experience working with ASD (essential)
• Have experience working with SEN (essential)
• Hold either a minimum Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in either education or childcare (desirable)
• Have proven experience working within nurseries or schools in a UK-based classroom
• NQT, experienced UK and/or OS-trained teachers welcome to apply
• Eligible to work in the UK (must have valid visa)
• Recent classroom-based references and valid DBS/police checks