Special Needs Teaching Assistant - 1:1 Support
Recruiting for a caring, patient and flexible Special Needs Teaching Assistant to provide 1-1 support for a KS1 student with Down Syndrome. The student is working at a very low level and not accustomed to the daily school routine for learning. The successful candidate will work part of the day with the student and around the school where needed for the rest of the day.
To start as soon as possible - Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm (Term time only)
Special Needs Teaching Assistant Role:
*Provide tailored 1-1 support to meet the child’s individual learning, communication and social needs.
*Support access to the curriculum through differentiated activities and resources.
*Encourage independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
*Assist with personal care where required
*Experience working with SEN children (experience with Down syndrome is desirable but not essential)
*Have good communication skills and can be adaptable to the child’s needs.
We Offer
*A full face-to-face interview to ascertain your skills, experience & understand the right role for you
*Over 300 training courses for all workers
*Competitive Monthly pay with additional Holiday pay
*On going support from the school & Apex team who are teachers with over 20 years school based recruitment experience
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