Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Job description

Immediate start - Recruiting for an experienced Special Needs Teaching Assistant to work with KS1and KS2 children that have ASD in the Specialist Unit of a Hornchurch based School.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone dedicated to support children with ASD, helping them to thrive and achieve their full potential in a nurturing environment. Experience and knowledge would be desirable for this role.

Monday-Friday: 8.30am to 3.30pm with 30minute break (Term time only)

Responsibilities & Requirements:

• To support KS1 & KS2 students with ASD and additional needs.
• Ability to use visual communication/timetables i.e. PECS, Lego Therapy.
• Support with personal care, if required and ensure safeguarding procedures are always followed.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Help create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment.
• Experience supporting children with SEN in an educational environment
• L2/L3 Teaching Assistant, Psychology or SEND qualification.
   

What we offer:

• A full face-to-face interview to ascertain your skills, experience & understand the right role for you.
• Good rates of pay including additional holiday pay.
•  Ongoing support from education professionals with 20+ of experience.
• Over 300 training courses for all workers.
   

If you are interested in our Special Needs Teaching Assistant role, please call us for a discussion or apply with your CV and a covering letter.

This post is subject to a face-to-face interview, vetting checks including enhanced DBS and full compliance for working with children.

We aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We adhere to 'Safer Recruitment of Children’ guidance, and all staff are fully trained.

Apex Education Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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