Ortus Recruitment are searching for resilient teaching assistant who has had experience with special educational needs, and ready to make a difference in the children’s education. If you apply for this role you will be working closely with a student from year a 4 class who has mild autism.

Your role :

 If you apply and are accepted for this role you will be helping the student to complete learning activities they are having difficulty with, by making them fun so they stay engaged. These activities could include hands-on games, painting and drawing, physical activities, and interacting with their peers. You will also be keeping record of the progress the student is making, and highlighting the areas where they need to improve on. This student has difficulty developing language skills and understanding what other says to them, therefore you would need the ability to find ways to communicate with them in a simpler way so they find it easier to understand. Another part of your role would be supporting the student at break and lunch, meeting their emotional, physical and social needs. This could include listening to their problems and giving them appropriate advice.

What do we offer:

• REC cooperate members
• PAYE – no working with umbrella companies
• Generous daily pay (£80-£90)
• Partnership with holiday sport camps
• Supportive team
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience

Skills needed for this role

• Patience and ability to stay calm in stressful situations
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Sensitivity and understanding toward the children’s needs
• Enjoy working with other people
• Positive mindset throughout the day
• Enthusiastic
• Creative

If you feel like you have all these skills listed above, this role is for you.

If you want to apply, please send a copy of your full CV.

|SEN Teaching Assistant | Merton | Full time – long term | Immediate start | PAYE – (£80-£90) |