Special educational needs learning support assistant – Nottingham We are proud to be working with a special educational needs’ school in the Nottingham area who specialises in SEMH needs, to find enthusiastic, dedicated and open minded teaching assistants to join their team as soon as possible. When working with children with special educational needs you need to be patient, highly understanding and naturally caring. To be a successful SEND teaching assistant, you will need – To have previous experience working with children with in a SEND setting To have sensitivity and understanding To be patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations. To have active listening skills To be able to look after children's physical, social and emotional welfare. To be flexible and open to change To have excellent verbal communication skills To be able to adapt teaching support according to student's needs. Other essential requirements include: Enhanced DBS Disclosure on the update service is an advantage but we can apply for one for you if needed. Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable). Professional reference checks. CV must cover the last 5 years of employment history where possible. Legal right to work in the UK. In return for the above you can expect to receive: A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process. Guaranteed payment sche...