ASC Teaching Assistant - Supporting Autistic Pupils

TeacherActive; Chester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading rates of pay

CPD Courses and certificates

Referral Scheme

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking an ASC Teaching Assistant for a Chester specialist school, starting September on a long-term basis. You will assist pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition and challenging behaviour, delivering tailored interventions and promoting positive behaviour in a safe, engaging classroom.

The successful candidate will work with experienced staff to support pupils in their academic, social and emotional development.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people with ASC.
• Advanced knowledge of working with pupils with ASC and challenging behaviour.
• Experience within a specialist education or SEND setting.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• A patient, resilient and proactive approach to supporting learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored interventions and promote positive behaviour strategies for pupils with ASC.
• Help pupils access learning in a safe, engaging and supportive classroom environment.
• Work alongside experienced teaching staff to support pupils with ASC and complex behavioural needs.

Skills

ASC experience

ASC challenging behaviour

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Relationship building

Patient and proactive approach

Job description

TeacherActive is seeking an ASC Teaching Assistant for a Chester specialist school, starting September on a long-term basis. You will assist pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition and challenging behaviour, delivering tailored interventions and promoting positive behaviour in a safe, engaging classroom.

The successful candidate will work with experienced staff to support pupils in their academic, social and emotional development.