SEN Teaching Assistant

The Role:
Our client is currently looking to recruit an experienced Special Needs Teaching Assistant with at least six months experience working within a similar role. You will have experience in dealing with young adolescents with ASD PMLD, SLD, MLD and other associated challenging behaviors. We are looking for someone with good classroom control and who will be able to engage the children in a variety of subjects including literacy, numeracy and art related subjects. You will be expected to deal with all the aspects that come with young adolescents skilfully and professionally whilst being a team player. You must have a valid DBS, this will have been conducted within the last 12 months.

You will:
*Hold a valid DBS(Conducted within the last 12 months) OR Online checker
*Have excellent communication skills
*Commitment to working with pupils with special educational needs
*Excellent interpersonal skills
*Initiative and problem solving skills
*Ability to manage confrontation and challenging behaviour
teamwork skills
*An observant and responsive approach
*A positive, energetic and enthusiastic outlook
*Patience, Understanding and empathy with pupils
*A sense of humour and thick skinned
*Assisting with pupils physical needs, including hygiene and feeding as well as assisting with therapy sessions
*Helping with pupils work under the supervision of an SEN Teacher

Qualifications Required:
*Special Needs Assistant certificate (NCFE)
*NVQ Levels 2 and 3 for Teaching Assistants

To find out more information in the strictest of confidence contact Jade Heatley.

Fawkes & Reece: As one of the UK’s leading recruiters, Fawkes & Reece specialises in all areas of Education Recruitment including Head Teachers, Teachers, Teaching Assistant, Senco’s and SEN Teachers.

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