SEND Teaching Assistant (ADHD)

Posted 14 June 2024
LocationCroydon
Job type Contract
Reference61057
Contact NameMatt Burgum

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant (ADHD) – New Addington

 

We are looking to appoint a 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant to support a Year 4 pupil with ADHD at one our partner schools based in Croydon.

 

You will be working predominantly with this pupil on a 1:1 basis to ensure they are safe, happy and fully engaged within class. The pupil becomes easily distracted so maintaining their focus, keeping them on-task and staying one-step ahead is the key!  

 

At various points in the week, you will be working with other Neurodivergent children across KS1 and KS2 which will enable you to gain a broad array of SEND experience within this role.

 

Extensive and ongoing support is provided by the school SENCO.

 

SEND Teaching Assistant (ADHD) – Job Requirements

  • 2:1 or higher degree grade and excellent A-Level and GCSE grades.
  • Have a strong understanding of ADHD and ideally have previous experience working in this field.
  • Be dedicated and resilient and able to handle moments of challenge with a positive outlook.
  • Be calm, patient and understanding and passionate about inclusive education.
  • Enjoy making learning fun to inspire, motivate, engage and enthuse pupils.
  • Be willing to contribute to the broader life of the school community.
  • Be a team player and good communication skills.
  • Graduates with aspirations of training as Psychologists/Counsellors/Wellbeing Practitioners would be well suited to this role.

 

SEND Teaching Assistant (ADHD) – The School

  • Recognises that all children have their own special talent
  • Teachers work hard to make their school a unique and happy place
  • Pupils are offered exciting and creative opportunities

 

Working as a SEND Teaching Assistant (ADHD) at this school will see you join a friendly, welcoming school environment with hard working and dedicated staff. With excellent opportunities for professional development and a well-resourced learning environment, this is a fantastic school for a SEND graduate to gain additional practical experience.

 

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this SEND Teaching Assistant (ADHD) role in Croydon. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this SEND Teaching Assistant (ADHD) role.

 

SEND Teaching Assistant (ADHD) – Croydon

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