Teaching Assistant Mitcham, Merton Job description Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting teaching assistants to work in an outstanding school in Mitcham to start ASAP. This school offers teachings assistants the opportunity to work in a lovely environment. This particular school are looking for individuals who enjoy working with children of all ages, comfortable working with special needs and are passionate about making a positive impact in students learning and development. No experience is required, but commitment, passion and dedication are key attributes the school are looking for. As a teaching assistant you will be working in small class sizes where you will follow a set curriculum developing speech & language, teach vocabulary and comprehension through visual resources, support students in cores subjects such as numeracy and literacy and assist in creative lessons such as art, music, cooking and sensory play. The role: * Monday to Friday * A year long role, offering flexibility * Working with special needs such as autism, speech & language and learning difficulties * Working with students in a set class * Developing student's communication and social awareness * Opportunity to develop students learning on a one-to-one basis * Assisting in key subjects such as tailored numeracy & literacy * Supporting students in creative lessons such as art, music, and cooking Benefits: * Experienced education consultan...