SEN Teaching Assistant

3D Recruit are currently looking for SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a long term role within an SEN School based in Hailsham. About Job: Our client is looking for Teaching Assistants to provide support to students with additional needs. The ideal candidate will ideally be working 5 days a week, Monday to Friday 8:30am until 3:30pm. The ideal candidate will be someone that has previous experience working with children with various additional needs. You will have the following responsibilities: Encouraging children's confidence, self-esteem and independence Supporting SEN children in groups and a 1:1 basis Reinforcing good behaviour and the classroom rules Helping children understand instructions, through repetition, re-phrasing or demonstrating Recognising signs of distress in children and offering reassurance You would be ideal if you have experience working with children and young people with social, emotional & mental health needs in a SEN Primary School. You need to be flexible and adaptable to different environments as you can face many challenges. You will need to have the ability to communicate effectively to all children and understand that they all come from different backgrounds. You will need to feel confident reporting back to other members of staff, as well as parents and carers where appropriate. Requirements: If you are interested in the role, you will need the following: · Strong SEN Experience · Experience working within a Primary School · DBS on the Update Service or happy to apply for one · 2 Years Satisfactory references · Right to Work in the UK · UK experience (preferred) Benefits of working with 3D Recruit: · Specialist Social Work and Education recruitment business · Supporting professionals finding opportunities since 2000 · Competitive rates of pay · Flexible hours to suit your preferences · Different contract types – supply (locum), long term, fixed term and permanent · Part-time and full-time opportunities · We work with a number of different schools/local authorities · Dedicated Consultants who listen to your needs · Support with interview prep · CPD training events How to apply: If you are interested in the role or other vacancies, you can easily submit your CV via the advert. If you are not ready to apply now, do contact us through our website. 3D Recruit is committed to safer recruitment and adheres to APSCo Compliance+ standards. All candidates who apply for locum or supply contracts will be met face-face and will undertake an interview with an experienced consultant, where documents and references are verified. 3D Recruit is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. Refer an Education professional to us and you receive £200, and the person who registers with us receives £100, once they have worked 15 days! (Terms and Conditions apply)