Special Needs Assistant

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
London
Salary
Competitive
Posted
22 Jun 2021
Closes
23 Jun 2021
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time
The role will continue until July 2021. This is a full-time role and the salary will be GBP75-80 per day, depending on experience.

Great school with a creative environment and a great team on board
On-street parking but they are also well served by public transport and a 10 minute walk from the nearest Northern Line stationThe role:

The school is seeking a Special Needs Assistant to work 1:1 with two children to start as soon as possible until at least the end of the academic year.
In the morning, you will be working in class with a child with mild Autism(ASC) and some speech and language needs. In the afternoon, you will be working with a child in Nursery, who has additional needs. Please note that there will be some personal care/nappy changing involved as part of the role.
They are seeking a Special Needs Assistant with experience of working with children with ASC and who is able to be consistent, calm and patient but who is able to set out clear boundaries and expectations.

Experience of working with children with Autism, in an early years/primary setting is essential for you to be considered for this role

Strong communication skills are also required as you will be working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, parents and on occasions, external specialists.

To join us and be successful in this Special Needs Assistant role, you will need to:

Have experience working with children with Autism in a primary school in the UK
Be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
Provide a CV with at least 10 years of employment/education history included and employment breaks must be explained
Have the legal right to work in the UK
This is a great opportunity to become part of a strong team in a lovely school. For further information, please contact Stuart Edge on (phone number removed) or email

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