£80 -£85 per day
Required: ASAP

We have a very successful provision for secondary aged students with Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Our students work within the purpose-built provision near the main school.

We are seeking to recruit a passionate and empathetic teaching assistant. You will need to be flexible, possess a variety of skills and be willing to undertake a variety of activities with our students.

The successful candidates will have:

• The ability to support our students in their lessons

• Provide in class support in the provision

• Knowledge of Autism and communication difficulties or a commitment to training

• ASD specialists preferred; training programme available for suitable candidate.

Purpose of the job

• To work with and support individuals and small groups of students on activities as directed by teachers both within school or the local community.

Supporting the student

• To actively seek to develop an understanding of the specific needs and targets of the students.
• To establish a supportive relationship with the students.
• To encourage acceptance of the student within the context of integration.
• To develop methods of promoting and reinforcing student's confidence and self-esteem.
• To promote the independent learning of students as much as possible and diminish adult reliance
• Supervising students at break and lunch times on a rota basis.

To find out more please contact Ryan @ Remedy Education or apply ASAP for an immediate interview.