ASD Specialist Teaching Assistant

Senploy; London Borough of Newham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Senploy is assisting a large SEN School in Newham to recruit an ASD Specialist Teaching Assistant to support pupils with autism and a range of SEN needs.

This ASAP, long-term, full-time role offers the chance to work closely with class teachers, SENDCO and therapists to deliver engaging interventions in a safe, stimulating learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SEN pupils in ASD/SLD/SP&L contexts.
• Experience with 11+ SEN students preferred.
• Ability to deliver specialist interventions.
• Liaising with Class Teachers and SENDCO on progress.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEN on a day-to-day basis.
• Liaise with class teachers and SENDCO regarding progress of children.
• Provide a stimulating and safe learning environment for children.
• Deliver specialist interventions and work with school therapists.

Skills

SEN experience

Autism support

Resilience

Patience

Job description

ASD Specialist Teaching Assistant | SEN School | Newham

A large SEN School based in Newham are on the hunt for an Autism Support Worker / SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs for an ASAP start.

You will be tasked with supporting a wide variation of needs including Autism, Severe Learning Difficulties, Speech and Language and more! The students' needs vary in severity some will be verbal, some non-verbal.

If you have any experience with children aged 11+ SEN we would love to hear from you! This does not have to be direct school experience; any transferable skills will be considered.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

- ASD Teaching Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant

- Support students with SEN on a day-to-day basis (ASD, SLD, SP&L and more)

- Secondary opportunities

- Liaising with Class Teachers and the SENDCO regarding progress of children

- Provide a stimulating and safe learning environment for children.

- Delivering specialist interventions

- Liaising with the school's therapists

- ASAP Start - Long-Term - Full Time

- Located in the Borough of Newham

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

- ASD Teaching Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant

- Experience of supporting children (16+) with SEN - Autism, PMLD, SLD, SP&L - Ideal

- Childcare related experience, ideally with a SEN focus - Ideal

- You MUST be resilient, patient, calm-natured, empathetic & adaptable

- A hardworking and driven individual who will exceed all expectations of the role requirements

SCHOOL DESCRIPTION:

- Very well facilitated and with modern resources

- Fantastic SEN provisions

- Fantastic outdoor provisions

- Bespoke SEN training

- Welcoming and supportive staff (SEN specialists)

ASD Specialist Teaching Assistant / SEN School | Newham