SEND Teaching Assistant
Cherry Orchard Primary School, London
- Salary
- Pro-rata
- Hours
- full-time
- Closes
- 23 October 2026
- Posted
- 2 October 2026
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From the advert
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.
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