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Tradewind are recruiting for a brilliant Special Needs Assistant to start in December 2020!

A wonderfully vibrant two form entry primary school in Bruce Grove, Haringey require a special needs assistant to support a pupil in year 1 who has special educational needs. The school are looking to appoint an experienced special needs assistant/SEN TA who has previous experience working in KS1 and will be able to demonstrate excellent knowledge and understanding of 1-1 support for children with Autism. You will need to hit the ground running so experience is a MUST!

The role is full time (Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4pm) and will commence at the beginning of December for the academic year until July at the earliest.

You will need to demonstrate a calm, assertive, nurturing approach and will ideally have experience working in KS1. If you have phonics, Makaton, PECS, Visual timetables experience this is highly desirable!

The role:

The role will involve supporting a pupil in the year 1 class who has Autism and needs help with communication and language development. You will support the pupil in the classroom with his communication social skills and will use sensory play, now and next boards and visual aids to assist him throughout the day.

The school is looking for a Special Needs Assistant who:

*Can demonstrate at least one years' experience in a KS1 classroom
*May have a background in Psychology, special needs
*Will have experience supporting children with special needs on a 1-1 basis
*Will ideally have Phonics, Makaton, PECS, Visual timetables experience
*Has an engaging, calm, assertive approach
*Will be able to aid language development and communication skills
*Able to show initiative, maturity and enthusiasm in situations, and work well in a team.

The school:

The school is a community primary rated good by Ofsted. The headteacher and teaching team are committed the children at the school and are keen to support and welcome any new member of staff to the school.

By registering with Tradewind, we can offer you:

*We attract top education talent and in return offer top rates of pay
*We care about your training and development more 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! That's 18 more than our next nearest competitor
*Great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn up to *£100
*Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're 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
*Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability
*Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants

Click 'Apply' to be considered for this great position as a Special Needs Assistant. Or for more information about the role, contact Maddy Watson on 02078455450 option 1 or maddy.watson@twrecruitment.com

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