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Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Posted 4 days 11 hours ago by Tradewind Recruitment

Permanent

Full Time

Education Jobs

Middlesex, Edgware, United Kingdom, HA8 0

Job Description

Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Edgware, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs. This is a fantastic opportunity for a caring, patient and resilient Teaching Assistant who is passionate about working with children with SEND and wants to make a genuine difference to their learning, development and independence.

Role Details

Location: Edgware
Role: SEN Teaching Assistant
Setting: Specialist SEN School
Start: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Pay: £95-£115 per day PAYE
Experience: Previous SEN experience required

Responsibilities

Providing 1:1 and small-group support
Supporting pupils with Autism and complex learning needs
Helping pupils develop communication and social skills
Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
Following EHCP targets and individual support plans
Encouraging independence and life skills
Supporting pupils to engage with classroom activities
Creating a calm, safe and nurturing environment
Working closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who is nurturing, patient, adaptable and resilient, with a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.

Experience within a special school, SEN provision, mainstream school, ARP or alternative provision would be highly desirable.

Experience with Autism, SLD, MLD, communication difficulties, sensory needs, challenging behaviour, PECS, Makaton or personal care would be advantageous.

We would welcome applications from experienced