1:1 Special needs teaching assistant A primary school in the heart of Gloucester are looking for a 1:1 teaching assistant to support in the hub with students in year 1 and 2 whom have autism or complex needs with some speech and language difficulties. The school are looking for someone that has experience with special needs that can confidently support and if possible has knowledge in things such as PECS and makaton. Due to the nature of the children and the work, there may be some need of personal care as well, although this will be with the support of other members of staff. Working hours are 8:30-3:30, Monday to Friday and term time only. This role is currently only up to Christmas but could extend further if the placement works well. Ideally you will have experience in schools before, although we would consider experience with children in other fields as well. Due to the nature of the students, the school are looking for someone that is consistent and can provide reliable support, since absences can have massive impacts on the children who like routine. The school despite its location in the middle of the city, is often described as more of adopting the vibes of a quant village school, with christian values at the heart of all they do. In return Zen can provide competitive pay, in offce support and a bespoke platform to make managing the assignment as easy as 1 2 3. We also offer free online training to support your school work and how you can work with children to the