Teaching AssistantSpecial Needs ProvisionBarking and Dagenham SANZA are recruiting for flexible, reliable and hard-working teaching assistants! If you are interested in working with children with special needs in a wonderful, purpose-built environment with the right support to allow you to really make a difference, keep reading!SANZA are currently recruiting for a wonderful special needs school in Barking and Dagenham. The school caters to students aged 2- 18 years. It is a wonderful place to work, where children and staff are one big community!They are seeking special needs teaching assistants who can begin immediately and who can commit long-term. As a teaching assistant working with special needs, you will need to be able to:Stay calm when dealing with challenging situationsUse clear and simple instructionsValidate the child''s feelings without judgementUse calming tools and resourcesWork well in a team environment About you:Experience working with children, ideally those with special educational needsUnderstanding of different types of special educational needsExperience with specialist communication methods (e.g. Makaton, PECS, BSL, AAC devices) is desirableWillingness to assist with personal care needs where required (feeding, toileting, mobility assistance). Steps to apply for this position as a special needs teaching assistant Click "apply now" to be considered for this wonderful opportunity as a special needs teaching assistant or contact Lauren Teaching Agency on ..... full job details .....