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Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Apex Education Recruitment
Posted 20 days ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Romford, Greater London RM5 3BZ, England

Salary

Ā£19,000 - Ā£22,800 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

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  • The Havering School is seeking a Special Needs Teaching Assistant to start in January 2025.
  • The role requires experience working with children who have moderate to severe learning difficulties, including those with ASD and challenging behavior.
  • Candidates should have a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Teaching Assistance, Care, or SEND, and Team Teach training is preferred.
  • The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, from 8.30 am to 3.30 pm, with a competitive salary of Ā£22,000 to Ā£25,000 per year.
  • Applicants must undergo vetting, including an enhanced DBS check, and the school is committed to promoting equality and safer recruitment practices.

January 2025 start - Special Needs Teaching Assistant to support a mixed age range of children with moderate to severe learning difficulties within the Alternative Learning Provision of a Havering 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.

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 childrenā€™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 childrenā€™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 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 Childrenā€™ 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 Reedā€™s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reedā€™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.