Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant Setting: Mainstream Primary School Location: Grays, Thurrock Start date: Immediate start Duration: Long term until the end of the academic year Pay Rate: £90.00 - £110.00 Very well resourced and supportive school Parking facilities available Active Recruitment are working with a fantastic mainstream primary school in Grays, Thurrock who are currently seeking a strong SEN Teaching Assistant with experience in supporting primary aged pupils with ASD and challenging behaviour. The school is well equipped to support pupils with a broad and inclusive curriculum as well as facilities, it is known for its positive culture and learning environment, where students are supported to be happy, safe and stimulated throughout their learning day. Duties and Responsibilities of the SEN Teaching Assistant: Support children with Special Educational Needs (Autism, Emotional Behaviour Difficulties) in small groups and one to one. Developing social/emotional skills (depending on individual need) Helping to plan and organise learning activities for students being supported Provide support for students' emotional and social development by encouraging and modelling positive behaviour Assist in the production of appropriate teaching materials Contribute to the target setting and review process and support pupil in meeting specific targets of IEP. The ideal SEN Teaching Assistant will have: The ability to assess the individual learning needs of pupils The ability to positively manage challenging behaviour A positive attitude, the ability to empathise and a willingness to develop and learn on the job A calm, patient and caring approach to working with children Experience working with pupils with ASD. If you are an SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity within a reputable mainstream school in Thurrock, please apply today Active Recruitment LTD is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to a satisfactory enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (previously the Criminal Records Bureau) and at least two independent references. We are an Equal Opportunities employer