ASD/SEN Teaching Assistant - The Alton School

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Une école primaire inclusive à Londres cherche un assistant d'enseignement ASD/SEN pour soutenir les élèves sur le spectre autistique. Le candidat retenu doit avoir une passion pour l'éducation, de bonnes compétences relationnelles, et de l'expérience dans le soutien aux enfants avec des besoins spéciaux. Ce rôle offre une opportunité passionnante de faire une différence significative dans la vie des jeunes.

Benefits

Environnement de travail soutenant

Stationnement gratuit sur place

Adhésion au régime de retraite gouvernemental local

Accès à de beaux espaces extérieurs

Qualifications

• Expérience de travail avec des enfants ayant des besoins d'éducation spéciaux (principalement ASD).
• Être proactif, engagé, résilient et fiable.
• Souhait d'offrir un soutien aux soins personnels des élèves.

Responsibilities

• Supporter une classe spécialisée adaptée aux jeunes sur le spectre autistique.
• Promouvoir un comportement positif dans un environnement d'apprentissage.
• Établir des relations avec les élèves et leurs familles.

Skills

Enthousiasme

Soutien aux enfants SEN

Establishment de relations professionnelles

Tools

Makaton

Formation à la retenue physique

Job description

ASD/SEN Teaching Assistant - The Alton School

About Us

36 hours per week subject to negotiation

Term time only (39 weeks per year)

Contract Permanent

Start Date September 2025

Do you enjoy working with ASD children and have the vision to help them succeed?

If so, you why not join our ASD resource base which opened in October 2023?

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).
• 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

If you think you are up to the challenge and want to be part of this new and exciting opportunity to help establish a successful and inclusive ASD base, please contact the school office or download the application forms and documents attached.

Visits to the school are welcomed please telephone the office to arrange an appointment.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

Completed Application forms should be returned to [e-mail]

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should the right candidate be found.

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.

Please note that we do not accept CVs.

The Alton School

(Quality First Education Trust)

D anebury Avenue, Roehampton, London SW15 4PD

Headteacher: Linsay Thomson
Deputy Headteacher Richard Brennan

Salary Actual Salary point 4 £26,328 (Pay award pending)

Job Reference randw/TP/55/8396

Contract Type Term Time

Closing Date 30 June, 2025

Job Category Schools / Academies - Support staff roles