Special Education Teaching Assistant

We are searching for a teaching assistant to join our specialist educational school based in Tadworth.

Your role will involve engaging with students who have complex learning difficulties and needs. You will encourage them and promote learning within the class and build social bonds with them. Students at this school will be aged between 5-18 years old and we have positions available for long term contracts as well as roles on a supply basis.

Working Hours: 8:30-4:30

Pay: Competitive

Requirements:

• 3-6 months of experience within special education, working with students who have autism, complex needs and are non-verbal.
• Enhanced DBS check (Child and Adult Workforce) on the Update Service or willingness to undergo one.
• Full eligibility to work in the UK - sponsorship is not offered with any of these roles.
• GCSE grades in English and Maths at 4/C or above.
• Access to your own vehicle is preferred.

If you'd like to be considered for the role please send your current CV to: [email removed]

experience

Non Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

qualifications

CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,early childhood studies degree,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4

education

high school,college,university