This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact to students who have SEMH or complex life circumstances.

As a SEN teaching assistant, you will be responsible for working with a pupil on a 1:1 basis aiding them with the educational opportunities available to them. Patience, adaptability, experience supporting emotional regulation and flexible thinking will be key to success in this role.

For this role we are looking for:

· An experienced teaching assistant who has worked with children with SEMH and with the national curriculum

· Experience using behaviour techniques within a classroom

· A proactive team player, who is flexible and friendly

· Someone who is confident providing 1:1 support and facilitating small groups

· Someone to help children understand instructions through repetition and rephrasing

· Ability to de-escalate pupil outbursts/behavioural issues

Based in Hackney, this Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' PRU caters for around pupils who have found themselves out of mainstream education. This could be because of Special Educational Needs or complex life circumstances. The school prides itself on assessing each individual pupil to tailor the best support programme for every pupil. The school upholds the beliefs that every child should feel like they belong, develop positive relationships, achieve and then move on. This excellent unit is currently interviewing for a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant who can provide nurturing support.

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, 30 to be exact! That's 23 more than our next nearest competitor

* Great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a brilliant bonus!

* 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 Now' to be considered for this great position as a SEN Teaching Assistant in Hackney. Or for more information about the role, contact Alex Holt on alex.holt@twrecruitment.com or 0207 845 5450 opt3.

Tradewind Recruitment is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer - stopping at nothing to ensure our candidates, clients and employees come first. At Tradewind you will have access to 30 fully certified CPD courses, that's 23 more than our next nearest competitor, all focused on making you the best you can be. We have the very best people available to take your call and look after you every step of the way. We pride ourselves on exceptional service and take the time to really get to know you. Put simply; we listen, we learn, we deliver. Why? Because our people matter most.

We specialise in matching Teachers and Support Staff to their dream job, and help Primary, Secondary and SEN schools recruit for a wide range of roles across our 11 offices in the UK, including: London, the West Midlands, the North West, East Anglia, the North East, the South West, Yorkshire, the Midlands, Herts and Bucks.

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