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Recruiting for a Special Needs Teaching Assistant to work with small groups of KS1 and KS2 SEND students based in Hornchurch. The students have various Learning Needs ; Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD),Verbal/ Non Verbal and Communication Needs. To start - 22nd April 2025 (after the Easter break) Monday - Friday, term time only
An opportunity for a Special Needs Teaching Assistant to make a real difference to the students' young lives.
Experience or knowledge of working with Lego Therapy, Attention Autism, PECs, Phonics & Now/Next as these are used to develop the students with their speech/language and social communication.
For this role:
- Experience/knowledge of working and supporting KS1 & KS2 students with various Learning Needs.
- A drive and energy for working with students that have have SEN needs both verbal & Non Verbal
- To work as a team alongside the class teacher with the students learning and development
- Building the social/ emotional skills of the students whilst promoting trust and confidence.
- To work calmly and effectively and adapt to the learning plans appropriately.
- Happy to assist with personal care.
- L2/L3 Teaching Assistant, Care 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 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 Childrenā guidance and all staff are fully trained.
Apex Education Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer
