Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - St. Albans Full-Time Role | September Start | Specialist Autism School I am currently recruiting on behalf of a newly opening specialist school in St. Albans which seeking to appoint a team of enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant staff to join their team from September. This is an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to support children aged 4 to 16 years with autism, speech, language and communication needs, developmental delay and social development difficulties. The successful Teaching Assistant will become part of a supportive team helping pupils achieve their full potential. About The School The St. Albans specialist school offers fantastic newly renovated facilities including: • Extensive forest area • Outdoor play park • Large playground • Therapy rooms • Modern classrooms • Excellent parking Classes will be of 7-10 students with learning needs and you will be part of a team of 3-5 teaching assistant staff working under the direction of an experienced SEN teacher. The Role - Teaching Assistant As a Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with their learning, communication, emotional regulation and independence. Responsibilities include: • Supporting classroom learning • Working with pupils individually and in groups • Supporting communication development • Encouraging independence • Helping create a positive learning environment • Working alongside teachers and therapists The Ideal Teaching Assistant The school is looking for a Teaching Assistant who: • Has experience supporting children or young people with special needs • Understands autism or additional needs • Has worked in a primary or special needs school setting as a teaching assistant • Has a good basic knowledge of the EYFS and/or primary curriculum • Has a positive, energetic attitude and a willingness to learn new skills • Is caring, patient and enthusiastic • Wants to positively impact children's lives • Experienced undertaking personal care tasks or willing to learn • Knowledge of PECS and Makaton would be advantageous This is a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join a new St. Albans provision from the start. Apply today. Reeson Education: Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence. We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike. At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London. Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%