Job Description:

Tradewind are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join the team in a Secondary school in Ware, Hertfordshire.

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will support pupils and Teachers at a leading and well run school who instill a culture of independence within thier pupils. The school offer immediate training for all staff, short term temp to permanent contracts and interviews to all successful applicants after just 1 week!

Responsibilities:

• Support the class teacher in planning, delivering and assessing lessons.
• Work with individual pupils with a range of specific needs.
• Use a range of specialist strategies and resources to support children with autism, such as visual aids, social stories and sensory activities.
• Assist in developing children's life skills, communication, social engagement, emotional and behavioural skills.
• Work collaboratively with parents, carers and other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for each child.
• Help to maintain accurate records and progress reports to inform ongoing planning and assessment.

Requirements:

• Experience of working with children or young people, knowledge or experience of supporting pupils with special educational needs (particularly autism) is an advantage.
• Those from a care background or experience supporting with feeding or lifting / hoisting
• Ability to use a range of specialist strategies and resources to support children with a range of physical and emotional needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with parents, carers and other professionals.
• Highly organised with good record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and demonstrate a positive, flexible and proactive attitude.
• If you are passionate about working with children with autism and have the relevant experience, we would love to hear from you.

Does this sound like a role for you? If so, I would love to hear from you. Contact Sam in the Hertforshire office on (phone number removed), or email your CV to (url removed)