Special Needs Teaching Assistant

To start 23rd February - An exciting opportunity to work within the dynamic setting of a Special Needs unit with a mixed age range of children that have Learning Difficulties in a Hornchurch School.

An awareness of communication support such as non-verbal communication (i.e PECS/ Makaton, Flash Cards, and Attention Autism) would be an advantage.

Monday to Friday,8.30am - 3.30pm (Term time only)

Special Needs Teaching Assistant Role & Qualification:

• To check and prepare your duties and resources for the day before students arrive.
• Attend staff de-briefing meetings as necessary
• To be aware of routines and safeguarding guidance
• To support the students learning and daily routines
• To collaborate with staff for group activities
• To keep work areas well organised both during and at the end of the day
• To assist with the student's personal care as and if needed
• Experience and knowledge of working with Special Needs
• To have an understanding of working with non-verbal students and strategies to develop this area of SEND.
• To have an understanding of PECs, Makaton, Flash Cards and Attention Autism.
• A motivation and energetic passion for working with Special Needs children and developing skills to facilitate this
• The ability to reflect on own behaviour to ensure teams are strong and working together to meet the needs of the child
• Calm, controlled and effective communication and be considerate to children and adults within the school
• Ability to contribute constructively within a team and understand your roles and responsibilities within the setting
• A high level of professionalism and the ability to distinguish personal and professional boundaries in school related relationships both in and outside of the school
• Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or Care qualification.

If you are interested in this 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 vetting 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