SEND Teaching Assistant

What are we looking for?

Essential:

• Experience of working with primary-aged children.
• Experience of supporting children with SEND and/or disabilities.
• A warm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to inclusion and promoting children's independence.
• Ability to remain calm and consistent when children are distressed or dysregulated.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training, including manual handling and personal care.
• Physical ability and willingness to undertake the manual handling requirements of the role.

Desirable:

• Experience working with children with complex SEND.
• Experience of autism, physical disabilities or sensory needs.
• Experience supporting children with EHCPs.
• Experience of personal care and/or moving and handling.
• Knowledge of visual communication, PECS, Makaton or AAC.
• Relevant qualifications in SEND, education, childcare, health or social care.