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Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Romford Primary School Looking to recruit a Special Needs Teaching Assistant to work 1-1 with a reception aged child working at a low level and Non Verbal. For the role someone with PECS / Makaton knowledge or experience would be beneficial.Are you a nurturing, observant and quick thinking Special Needs Teaching Assistant with a passion to make a difference to a young life?Starting January 2026 - Monday to Friday,8.30am – 3.15pm with a break - Term Time OnlySpecial Needs Teaching Assistant Role & QualificationTo work alongside the class Teacher in supporting the child with their learning.Knowledge/experience working with the EYFS curriculum.To work with the student 1-1 using a visual timetable.Good communication, organisational skills and nurturing.Experience/knowledge working with PECS and Makaton.Happy to assist with personal care if needed.An interest, motivation and passion for working with SEN children in a school environment.Qualified with a L2/L3 Teaching Assistant, Care or SEND qualificationWe offer:A full face-to-face interview to ascertain your skills, experience & understand the right role for youOver 300 training courses for all workersCompetitive Monthly pay with additional Holiday payOn going support from the schools & Apex team who are teachers with over 20 years school based recruitment experienceIf you are interested in this Special Needs Teaching Assistant Role role, please call us for a discussion or apply with your CV and a covering letter.This post is subject to a face-to-face interview, vetting checks including enhanced DBS and full compliance for working with children.We aim to promote and ensure equality of op