Teaching Assistant - SEN Unit

Job Description:

Teaching Assistant required to work with KS1 and KS2 students at a SEN Unit.

Experience and knowledge of Challenging Behaviour and ASD would ideally be essential.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant or Youth Worker to make a real difference to their young lives.

Teaching Assistant Role & Qualification:

To support KS1 & KS2 students with ASD & Challenging Behaviour.
Managing the student’s behaviour and employing de-escalation skills when required.
Able to identify & manage triggers and traits.
To work as a team alongside the class teacher with the students learning and development within the classroom.
Team Teach trained would ideally be essential or be prepared to be trained in this area.
L2/L3 Teaching Assistant, Care or SEND qualification.
Youth worker background or supporting children within the care sector.

If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant role, please call us for a discussion or apply with your CV and a covering letter.

This post is subject to vetting including enhanced DBS and full compliance for working with children.

We aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We adhere to ‘Safer Recruitment of Children’ guidance and all staff are fully trained. All potential candidates will undergo rigorous compliance checks to ensure their suitability prior to any work offer.

Apex Education Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer