Learning Assistant - Independent School - Central London

Learning Assistant

• Central London Based Secondary school
• Independent School
• Full Time, Term time only
• Mon to Friday / Daily Hours: 8.15am to 4.15pm

An Independent school based in the London borough Kensington and Chelsea are requiring a SEN based Learning Assistant to start as soon as possible. The school are looking for somone to support a student with learning difficulties, including autism and dyslexia. For the right candidate the role will begin temporary to then go onto a permanent position.

The school needs an SEN TA who has the ability to keep calm and patient, able to work with other colleagues to support children accordingly. You will need to be pro-active and engaging with the children to maintain relationships with children on a 1:1 level and in small groups. You will have to encourage independence amongst the children and encourage a learning environment.

SEN TA: Required skills and qualifications

• Experience with children from an SEN background
• Alternatively experience working with children with disabilities
• Degree is preferred in subjects such as psychology, education or those alike.
• Some previous training/ experience in speech and language therapy/communication
• High professionalism
• Ability to encourage a successful learning environment.

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