Tradewind Recruitment is working with a primary school in Barnet borough, North London, which is seeking a Special Needs Assistant to joining the team ASAP, until July 2021. The salary for this role will be £75-80 per day, depending on experience and this is a full-time role, term time only.

About the School:

This is an "outstanding" school and Tradewind has assisted them with staffing for many years. The school has children from a broad range of backgrounds with many home languages.
There is a lovely atmosphere here, with a dedicated Headteacher and senior management team, who run a fantastic school. The school is a great focal point for the local community and aims to involve parents/carers in their children's education whenever possible. These include events such as family dance nights, world food evenings, and a family reading club.

The Role:

The role will involve working as part of a small team based in a base for children with Autism (ASC), This is a mainstream school and the children work in class with theor classmates as much as possible, as well as working in the base. The pupils' ages are spread across the primary age range and you may be given a couple of children who will be your focus. Experience of working with children with speech and language needs and an understanding of PECS and/or Makaton would be great, as the children are either non-verbal or are at the beginning stages of speaking.

This will be a lovely, rewarding role for someone with experience of working with autistic children and you will be part of a hard-working, dedicated and focussed team.

To join us and be successful in this Special Needs Teaching Assistant role, you will need to:

*Ideally hold a teaching assistant qualification
*Have previous experience working with children with Autism (ASC), in a primary school setting
*Be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
*Provide a CV with at least 10 years employment/education history included and employment breaks must be explained
*Have the legal right to work in the UK

By registering with Tradewind, you will benefit from:

*An honest and friendly team with a wealth of educational experience
*Consultants that will listen to what you want and support you wherever necessary
*Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent
*More training and development than any other agency - which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, 25 to be exact!
*A great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a generous reward
*Full interview preparation and assistance - so your fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success
*Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement
*A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability
*Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants

To be considered for this SEND Teaching Assistant position, please contact Stuart Edge on 020 7845 5450 or email stuart.edge@twrecruitment.com


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