ASD Specialist Teaching Assistant

Posted 16 August 2019
Salary £70 - £90 per day
LocationLambeth
Job type Contract
Discipline Special Education Needs
ReferenceASDpmldprimary256345_1565950246
Contact NameCarly Walters

Job description

Do you have a background in SEN?

Are you knowledgeable in ASD?

An OFSTED rated 'Good' SEN primary school are looking for an ASD specialising teaching assistant with a positive, high-energy teaching style who isn't afraid to get involved and build bonds with their pupils. This school is based in Lambeth and has a need for an SEN teaching assistant to join their support team. This school specialises in Autism and their students are non-verbal and require personal care.

Benefits:

  • The opportunity to amalgamate your knowledge with that of highly experienced teachers and TAs to grow your own skills
  • Easy access via public transport, including trains and buses
  • Free lunch every day with both a hot and cold option
  • A role that will allow you to make a real difference to the lives of autistic children

Job Responsibilities:

  • Building a strong relationship with the class teacher, fellow TAs and parents that allows you to communicate effectively with each other and the children
  • To support children across all areas of learning and progression, including personal care
  • Maintaining order within classroom alongside your teacher and keeping the children's learning environment safe and calm
  • Providing high quality teaching assistance to children with ASD, tailoring said teaching to their specifications
  • Planning activities for the children you will be working 1:1 with
  • Safeguarding children at all times both inside the school and within the school grounds
  • Aiding children in their learning without creating stress or pressure

Requirements:

  • ASD experience and/or training
  • Understanding of primary curriculum
  • DBS which is on the update service or be willing to complete a new DBS application

They are looking for someone who can start immediately so if you are an ASD specialist SEN teaching assistant who wants to make a genuine difference to your school, please call Carly Walters at Remedy Education.