TeacherActive are working alongside a fantastic special educational needs school in Mansfield to find an experienced, enthusiastic and naturally caring teaching assistant to register with us and join a school where everyone is valued and treated with dignity and respect.When working with children with special educational needs you need to be patient, highly understanding and extremely caring towards the students to give them the best possible educational journey, as every student deserves.We offer full time and part time roles.We offer day to day work, short term roles and long term roles.As a SEND Teaching assistant these are some of the special educational needs you may come across in the schools we work with - ASD (Autism)ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)MLD (Mild learning difficulties)SLD (Severe learning difficulties)SEMH (Social, emotional mental health) To be a successful SEND teaching assistant, you will need To have sensitivity and understandingTo be patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.To have active listening skillsTo be able to look after children''s physical, social and emotional welfare.To be flexible and open to changeTo have excellent verbal communication skillsTo 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).Profess