Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Apex Education Recruitment; Colchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Face-to-face interview

300+ training courses

Holiday pay

Ongoing school support

Job summary

Apex Education Recruitment is recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide 1-1 support for a Year 2 student with ASD and ADHD in a busy Romford school. You will build a positive relationship to help access the curriculum effectively and support learning through tailored strategies.

We look for a proactive TA who can engage the student using creative and adaptable approaches, promote independence and emotional regulation, and work Monday to Friday 8.30am-3.30pm with a break.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with ASD and ADHD.
• L2/L3 Teaching Assistant, care or SEND qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1-1 support for a Year 2 student with ASD and ADHD.
• Use Now and Next strategies to support understanding and transitions.
• Adapt activities to meet individual needs and maintain engagement.
• Promote positive behaviour and assist with emotional regulation.

Skills

1-1 support

ASD

ADHD

Behaviour support

Education

L2/L3 TA or SEND qualification

Job description

Recruiting for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide 1-1 support for a Year 2 student with ASD and ADHD in a busy Romford School. For the role we are looking for somebody to build a positive relationship with the student to support their learnning and access the curriculum effectively.

Are you a proactive, quick-thinking Teaching Assistant that can engage with the student through creative and adaptable strategies?

To start as soon as possible - Monday - Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm with a break.

Teaching Assistant Role and Qualification:

• Provide dedicated 1-1 support for a Year 2 student with ASD and ADHD.
• Use "Now and Next" strategies to support understanding and transitions.
• Adapt activities to maintain engagement and meet the students individual needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and assist with emotional regulation.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and social interaction.
• Experience supporting children with ASD and ADHD
• L2/L3 Teaching Assistant, care or SEND qualification.

We offer:

• A full face-to-face interview to ascertain your skills, experience & understand the right role for you
• Over 300 training courses for all workers
• Competitive Monthly pay with additional Holiday pay
• On going support from the schools & Apex team who are teachers with over 20 years school based recruitment experience

This post is subject to a face-to-face interview, vetting checks 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.

Apex Education Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer