ASD specialist

Posted 09 September 2021
Salary £70 - £85 per day
LocationSutton
Job type Contract
Discipline Special Education Needs
ReferenceASDspecialistsutton2_1631181048
Contact NameCarly Walters

Job description

Have you got experience working with children or with adults with additional needs?


Do you want to help support pupils and make a positive difference on their education?


We are looking for an enthusiastic and resilient individual to work with pupils between the ages of 4 and 17. You will be working in a Primary School for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) based in Manchester. We support children with autism spectrum condition (ASC), profound multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), severe learning difficulties (SLD) and other associated difficulties including behaviour.


As a Specialist Outreach and Inclusion Support Team the school provides appropriate, targeted responses through verbal advice, observations, capacity building and training. Support from the school can be focused on the needs of the pupils or by supporting the school and its staff as a whole. The school motto is "Exploring, Discovering, Achieving". They aim high for all pupils and teaching and learning strategies are matched to meet their individual needs and learning style. The pupils are grouped according to their individual needs, age and cognitive ability.


There are several benefits of the role, including:
The opportunity to work in a school rated Outstanding by Ofsted
Working alongside a supportive staff team who want to improve your skills as an SEN teaching assistant
Supporting children in a positive learning environment

The responsibilities of this role include:
Supporting the teacher of the class with pupils learning development
Assisting pupils with their additional care needs (e.g. feeding and toileting)
Working with pupils on a one to one basis or in small groups
Prepare for lessons (e.g. preparing resources, setting out equipment)


The requirements for this role are:
A DBS on the update service
Experience working with children or adults with additional care needs
Having a dedication to improve pupils learning experience
Be a resilient and hardworking individual

The successful candidate will get to work with some fantastic pupils and work closely alongside a skilled staff network to develop your skills and knowledge as an SEN Teaching Assistant. If you are interested in this role and want to help pupils to reach their full potential, please contact Carly Walters on, 0208 418 1390.