Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Posted 07 May 2021
Salary £75 - £85 per day
Job type Contract
Discipline Special Education Needs
ReferenceSENASDPMLDLTsel_1620384884
Contact NameCarly Walters

Job description

Special Needs Teaching Assistant

To Start ASAP, Term Time Only

We are looking to recruit special needs teaching assistants with knowledge and experience of working with children with complex needs and autism.

Are you looking to make a difference to the lives of young people with complex needs?

If you have experience/and or qualifications from any setting that you feel are transferable for this role and a passion to make a difference we would be interested to hear from you.

A Teaching Assistant would ideally have :

  • Experience and knowledge of working with children with a wide range of abilities
  • Secure knowledge and skills relating to strategies in working with pupils with Complex Learning Needs
  • An interest, motivation and 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 all pupils
  • Calm, controlled and effective communication and relate well to all children and adults within the school
  • The ability to reflect on own behaviour to ensure teams are strong and working together to meet the needs of all pupils
  • Ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within this
  • 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 (GCSE) Qualifications in English and Maths

If you feel you are suitable for this special needs teaching assistant role, please contact us for a discussion or apply with your CV and a covering letter.