Bank Staff Teaching Assistant

Bank Staff Teaching Assistant (BANKLB) Hounslow, England

Location:Hounslow
Job Type: Bank / Flexible Supply (Ad-Hoc)
Job role: SEND Teaching Assistant

Are you looking for flexible work in education while making a genuine difference to the lives of young people with additional needs?

A specialist SEND school in Hounslow is looking to expand its bank staff team and is recruiting passionate, reliable and enthusiastic individuals to support pupils on an ad-hoc basis throughout the academic year.

Whether you're looking for one day a week or full-time flexible work, we'd love to hear from you.

• SEN Teaching Assistants
• Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)
• Support Workers
• Care Support Assistants
• Graduates looking to gain SEND experience
• Experienced SEND Professionals

This welcoming specialist school supports pupils with Autism, Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Complex Medical Needs and associated communication needs. The school provides a caring, structured environment where every pupil is supported to develop academically, socially and independently.

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assist with classroom activities and differentiated learning.
• Encourage communication, independence and engagement.
• Promote positive behaviour using consistent strategies.
• Support pupils with sensory activities and structured routines.
• Assist with personal care where required.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and support staff.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND is desirable.
• A caring, patient and resilient approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable working with pupils with complex needs and Autism.
• Willingness to support personal care if required.
• Team Teach training is advantageous but not essential.

• Flexible working to suit your availability.
• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Opportunity to gain experience in a highly respected specialist setting.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Long-term and permanent opportunities available.
• A rewarding role where no two days are the same.

If you're passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and are looking for flexible work in a specialist education setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Timeplan education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997.

You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years.

“Timeplan education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.”