ASD / SEN Teaching Assistant

The Alton School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Local government pension scheme

Job summary

The Alton School in inner London is seeking a dedicated helper for its ASD resource base. You will work with pupils on the autistic spectrum to meet educational and emotional needs in a nurturing setting.

You will build strong relationships with students, families, and staff while promoting inclusion and social integration across the school community.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SEN, especially ASD.
• Experience in a primary education setting preferred.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, resilient and reliable.
• Willingness to provide personal self-care support to pupils.
• Training in Makaton and physical restraint (Team Teach/MAPA/PRICE) desirable; training can be arranged.

Responsibilities

• Support a small specialist provision class tailored to autistic students.
• Establish professional relationships with pupils, families and staff.
• Promote an inclusive culture and social integration within the school community.

Skills

SEN experience ( ASD )

ASD experience

Education setting experience

Strong communication

Proactive & reliable

Self-care support for pupils

Tools

Makaton

Team Teach

MAPA

PRICE

Job description

The Alton is an inclusive inner London primary school situated next to Richmond Park. In October 2023 we set up a new ASD resource base to provide a supportive education for students with autism.

Your main priorities will be to support a small specialist provision class tailored to young people on the autistic spectrum, working with them to ensure their educational and emotional needs are met and promoting positive behaviour in a nurturing environment. You will establish professional relationships with the new pupils and their families as well as with other staff in the school. You will promote an inclusive culture and where appropriate support students to mix socially with students from the wider school community.

You will need:

• A great personality and good enthusiasm


• Experience supporting SEN (especially ASD) children.


• Experience in an education setting (Primary age range Preferable).


• Strong communication skills.


• To be proactive, committed, resilient and reliable.


• Knowledge of Makaton and Physical restraint training - E.G. Team Teach, MAPA, PRICE is desirable, but training can be arranged.


• Willingness to provide personal self-care support to pupils

We offer:

A supportive working environment in a modern well-equipped building

Amazing grounds

On site free parking and close to a good transport network

Membership of local government pension scheme

The Alton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre-employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.