The Job Information:

• Position: 1:1 Downs Syndrome Teaching Assistant
• Pay: £90 – £100 per day, PAYE – No hidden agency/umbrella company fees
• Location: Bellingham
• Role: Full time, Long term, Monday – Friday (08:30 – 16:00)

Here at Ortus Recruitment we are working with a school who need an SEN Teaching Assistant to come in and work 1:1 with a pupil who has Downs Syndrome. The pupil in Year 3 needs someone who is patient, resilient and able to hit the ground running, building a positive rapport with staff and the pupil. The school is Ofsted rated ‘Good’ and they are located in close proximity London Underground Station which makes commuting fairly easy.

Within this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for working closely with a non-verbal pupil who has Downs Syndrome. You will need to be able to liaise with the parents/carers, occupational/speech and language therapistand the Class Teacher to ensure the pupil is receiving the necessary support. You will need to be confident in using visual aids and flash cards in order to communicate with the pupil. The pupil has an individual timetable which includes enrichment and sensory activities, the pupil follows a semi formal curriculum.

The requirements:

• You must have a clear Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the update service or be willing to process one through Ortus Recruitment
• You must have two obtainable childcare relevant references
• You must have a ‘Can do’ attitude
• You must have a strong academic background and  be educated to degree level or equivalent, minimum Grade C in GCSE English and Math

The benefits:

• Excellent pay rates – PAYE
• Referral bonus for candidates – £100
• One location, full time, long term – Monday – Friday

1:1 Downs Syndrome Teaching Assistant | Bellingham | Mainstream Primary School