Special Education Teaching Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are searching for a passionate and adept Special Education Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic school community in Camden, London.

This is a unique opportunity for an individual who genuinely cares about supporting children with special needs, to makea significant difference in the life of a reception class child with Autism.

Responsibilities:

Provide individualized support to a reception class child with Autism
Collaborate with teachers and support staff to devise a customized education plan for the child
Aid with educational and therapeutic activities designed to meet the child's specific needs and abilities
Create a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment for the child and their classmates
Keep track of the child's progress, wellbeing, and other relevant information to facilitate their growth and development
Provide assistance with personal care, including feeding and toileting, if necessary
Promote the child's integration into the classroom and broader school community
Salary: £85£95 per day

Requirements:

Experience working with children who have Autism or similar special needs
A thorough understanding of Autism and how it impacts learning and development, as well as current best practices for supporting children with the condition
The ability to build strong relationships with children, parents, and staff, and to communicate effectively with all stakeholders
A proactive and solutionfocused approach, with the ability to think creatively and outside the box
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and priorities
Flexibility and adaptability, with a willingness to work collaboratively as part of a team and to go above and beyond to meet the child's needs
While not necessary, a relevant certification such as a Teaching Assistant or Special Needs Support Worker certificate is desirable.

Tradewind are renowned for offering top rates of pay, more CPD than any other agency, great referral bonus and termly networking & social events.

To join us and be successful in this role you will need to:

Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible
Legal right to work in the UK