I am actively looking to recuit an experienced teaching assistants to work on a 1:1 basis with children that have addition needs.

I am looking for experienced teaching assistants to work in early years, key stage one and two.

Previous experience of working with children is essential, preferably with those who have special educational needs relating to speech and language communication needs or experience in Early Years or key stage 1 and 2 provisions.

The schools will be in Portsmouth

The successful candidate will be expected to :

Be aware of the needs of pupils with speech and language communication needs Maintain a high level of support for the child's needs. Be willing to learn how to adapt and modify learning materials Have experience of alternative methods of communication; ie Makaton or PECS. Provide a high level of support to enable the child to have access to the planned Early Years curriculum. Help the child to develop social skills and appropriate interactions with his peers. Work closely with and be accountable to the class teacher, who will give guidance on the nature and extent of the support and supervision. Support the child at lunchtime and break times as directed on the timetable. Develop a good relationship with the other children in the class by encouraging and motivating. Follow all school policies and treat all school matters as confidential. Plan and review regularly with the class teacher. Meet r...