Special needs teaching assistant

Immediate 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 children’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 children’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.