Are you passionate about making a difference in education? We have an exciting opportunity for a Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join our team. This role is ideal for individuals interested in supporting children with Autism, Speech, and Language needs. You’ll have the chance to provide 1:1 support to an Autistic child in a Year 3 class, alongside a supportive and friendly senior leadership team.

Duties Include:

• Providing 1:1 support to children with SEN
• Assisting the class teacher
• Supporting the entire class as needed
• Supervising children during break times
• Managing challenging behavior
• Building positive relationships with parents

This role offers the opportunity to work in outstanding schools with excellent reputations, alongside supportive staff teams. At Ortus Recruitment, we partner with schools with experienced senior leadership teams who provide excellent support, especially for overseas trained teachers transitioning to the UK curriculum.

Why Choose Ortus?

• Competitive daily pay (£85 – £100) with no hidden fees
• Access to CPD courses and teacher training
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Additional holiday work opportunities for extra earning
• £100 referral bonus through our ‘Refer a Friend’ program

Essential Skills Required:

• Genuine passion for supporting children with SEN
• Experience working with children with Autism/ADHD
• Enthusiasm for working with young children
• Ability to monitor and record student progress
• Understanding of safeguarding protocols