SEND Teaching Assistant

What are we looking for? Essential: Experience of working with primary-aged children. Experience of supporting children with SEND and/or disabilities. A warm, patient and nurturing approach. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Commitment to inclusion and promoting children's independence. Ability to remain calm and consistent when children are distressed or dysregulated. Willingness to undertake relevant training, including manual handling and personal care. Physical ability and willingness to undertake the manual handling requirements of the role. Desirable: Experience working with children with complex SEND. Experience of autism, physical disabilities or sensory needs. Experience supporting children with EHCPs. Experience of personal care and/or moving and handling. Knowledge of visual communication, PECS, Makaton or AAC. Relevant qualifications in SEND, education, childcare, health or social care.