Year 5 Classroom SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Year 5 Classroom SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Haringey
Contract: Contract, Starting November
Hours: Monday to Friday, Term Time

We are looking for a compassionate and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to support Year 5 pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in a mainstream classroom. You will be working closely with 6-7 pupils, each with different individual needs, helping them to engage with the curriculum and reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one and small group support to pupils with SEN and SEMH needs within the Year 5 classroom
• Assist the class teacher in adapting and differentiating lessons to meet the needs of all learners
• Support pupils in managing their emotions, behavior, and social interactions in a positive and constructive manner
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCO, and external professionals to implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Monitor and report on the progress and well-being of the pupils you support
• Promote inclusion and help create a positive, safe, and stimulating learning environment for all pupils

Requirements:

• Experience working with children with SEN or SEMH needs, ideally within a school setting
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach to supporting pupils with diverse needs
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A good understanding of strategies to support children with SEN and SEMH
• Experience with or knowledge of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) is desirable but not essential

Opogo benefits:

Opogo is a social enterprise dedicated to putting more money in your pocket.

We are not an agency;our mobile app allows you to self-manage your calendar and gives you transparency on pay rates, timesheets, booking details, journey timings and job history.

We pay more and keep costs to the school low guaranteeing you more work opportunities (we charge a transparent £30 fee to schools)

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Opogo Ltd is accredited by the REC and in accordance with KCSIE 2023 guidelines, any offers of employment are subject to our strict vetting, safeguarding and reference procedures.

Opogo is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require any accommodations during the application process, please let us know.

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