Autism Teaching Assistant 

Autism Teaching Assistant

Sense Education is recruiting for an Autism Teaching Assistant.

As an Autism teaching assistant you will support pupils with a range of special educational needs, complex learning difficulties, and communication challenges. You’ll work closely with class teachers and other professionals to create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment where every child can reach their potential.

We are looking for a compassionate, committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant. This is a very exciting opportunity to be part of a school where every child is truly valued and supported to reach their full potential.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Working in small groups or 1-1 settings
• Differentiating learning to meet a wide range of abilities
• Create a safe and nurturing and consistent learning environment
• Provide encouragement and motivation – in class, during activities, or in the playground
• Act as a reliable adult role model, supporting pupils social and emotional development
• Work closely with teachers and other professionals to implement individual support plans
• Supporting with communication, including children with non-verbal Autism

What we are looking for:

• Experience supporting children with complex needs
• Relevant qualifications such as Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent (NVQ, CACHE, Degree, or equivalent)
• A calm, patient and empathic approach
• Passion for SEND, a committed and passionate approach for working with students who have SEND
• Strong communication skills and teamwork skills
• A flexible and proactive approach to supporting individual needs

Location – Ulverston

Role Type: Full time / Temp – Perm

Pay Rate: £14.60 – £16.90 per hour

About the role:

• A welcoming and inclusive school
• Ongoing training and professional development
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact every single day
• A role that is rewarding, varied and full of purpose

Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. We undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. If you take a temporary role with Sense Education you will be paid on a weekly basis. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position but long term. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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