Do you have experience working with children with Special Educational Needs?Are you equipped with good communication, sensitivity and understanding? Are you looking for a challenging role with high reward?Teacheractive presents the inspiring chance to work as a SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) teaching assistant in Washington.We are looking for strong, inspiring, passionate and confident SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) teaching assistants equipped with excellent communication skills and the ability to connect with young learners who may need extra support. Here, you will be assisting a range of students, creating positive relationships as well as an inclusive learning environment. If you have successfully previously supported students with SEND needs such as Autism, ADHD, Aspergers, Non-verbal, Downs Syndrome then this is the perfect role for you! The role would have an immediate start. Some of your key responsibilities may include supporting learning, individual and group support, help prepare learning materials and look after the mental and physical well-being of students. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant: Experience in assisting young learners in education on a 1:1 basis or in small groupsLevel 2 or Level 3 qualified and/or a minimum of 6 months experience in an education establishmentTeam TeachExcellent communication skills Be calm and caringExperienced with challenging behaviour and resilient In return for the above you can expect