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Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Apex Education Recruitment
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Romford, Greater London RM41QA, England

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The role of Special Needs Teaching Assistant is available at Romford School to support children with moderate to severe learning difficulties, starting after Easter.
  • Candidates should have experience working with children who have ASD and challenging behavior, and be prepared to work in a team environment.
  • The position requires managing children's behavior and employing de-escalation skills, with knowledge of PECS, Makaton, or Flash Cards being beneficial.
  • A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Teaching Assistance, Care, Psychology, or SEND is required, along with Team Teach training or willingness to undergo training.
  • The salary is competitive, and candidates should have relevant experience in special needs education.

Special Needs Teaching Assistant to support a mixed age range of children with moderate to severe learning difficulties within the Alternative Learning Provision - Romford School

This role would suit somebody with the confidence to work in a team and have experience/ knowledge of working with children that have ASD, Challenging Behaviour, Verbal and Non Verbal.

To start after Easter - Monday to Friday - 8.30am - 3.30pm

For the Special Needs Teaching Assistant role :

  • To work with a mixed age range of SEN children with Autism, Challenging Behaviour, Verbal & Non Verbal.
  • Managing the children’s behaviour and employing de-escalation skills when required.
  • Able to identify & manage triggers and traits.
  • To work in a team alongside the class teacher with the children’s learning and development within the classroom.
  • Team Teach trained would ideally be essential or be prepared to be trained in this area.
  • Knowledge and experience of PECS, Makaton or Flash Cards
  • L2/L3 Teaching Assistant, Care, Psychology or SEND 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. All potential candidates will undergo rigorous compliance checks to ensure their suitability prior to any work offer.

Apex Education Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.