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Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Apex Education Recruitment
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Hornchurch, Greater London RM12 4XU

Contract type

Part Time

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  • A strong Special Needs Teaching Assistant is needed to support a KS1 student with Learning Difficulties and High Sensory Needs in a Hornchurch School.
  • Candidates should have good communication skills, adaptability, and the ability to work as part of a team, with experience in special educational needs preferred.
  • The role requires a relevant L2/L3 qualification in Teaching Assistance, Care, SEND, or Psychology, along with a passion for making a difference.
  • The position is full-time, Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 3.15 pm, during term time only, and offers a competitive salary of £80 - £90 per day.
  • Applicants must be resilient, patient, and willing to assist with personal care if necessary, and will undergo vetting checks including an enhanced DBS.

Strong Special Needs Teaching Assistant required to work with a KS1 student that has Learning Difficulties and High Sensory Needs in a Hornchurch School.

For the role as a Special Needs Teaching Assistant you will need to have good communication skills, be adaptable, not fazed by behaviour and able to work as part of a team supporting the student with their learning needs.

Are you a strong, resilient Teaching Assistant, Psychology graduate or from a Care background with a passion to make a real difference to a child with Special Educational Needs?

To start as soon as possible

Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 3.15pm with a break (term time only)

Special Needs Teaching Assistant Role & Qualification:

  • To work alongside the class teacher and team to ensure the student’s learning and maximise their potential.
  • To provide support to a student with Learning Difficulties and High Sensory Needs.
  • Experience / knowledge of working with Special Educational Needs.
  • Ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding the Teaching Assistant role and responsibilities.
  • To be patient and able to build a trusting relationship with the student supporting their daily needs and challenges.
  • Happy to assist with personal care if needed.

Qualified with a relevant L2/L3 Teaching Assistant, Care, SEND or Psychology 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 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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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.