High needs teaching assistant

HIGH NEEDS TEACHING ASSISTANTLocation: Gravesend Hours: Full-time, Monday-FridaySetting: Mainstream Primary SchoolWe are currently looking for an experienced and dedicated High Needs Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in the Gravesend area.The successful candidate will be supporting pupils with additional and complex needs, helping them to access learning, develop their independence and manage behaviour in a positive and supportive environment.The ideal candidate will have:Previous SEN experience, ideally within a primary school settingExperience supporting children with high or complex needsStrong behaviour management skillsA calm, patient and nurturing approachConfidence working within a mainstream primary schoolThe ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staffRelevant experience and/or qualifications in education, childcare or SENThe ability to work effectively as part of a wider school teamDriving is preferred, although candidates who are able to reliably travel by public transport will also be consideredSafeguarding Requirements:An enhanced DBS is requiredCandidates with a suitable DBS already in place are welcome to applyIf you do not currently have a DBS, you must be willing to apply for a new enhanced DBSReferences and appropriate safeguarding checks will be completedPLEASE CONTACT YASMINE PITMAN AT ACADEMICS ROCHESTER WITH UPDATED CVS IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A NEW ROLESalary will be determined by the successful ..... full job details .....