ASD Specialist Teaching Assistant – Tree House (Primary)

Midfield Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Midfield Primary School Tree House is an additional resourced provision serving pupils with ASD. Many of our children enter school with poor social and communication skills, so applicants must demonstrate clear and articulate oral language.

The role is permanent, 30 hours per week over 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days), Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid break. Successful applicants will be committed to safeguarding and to raising standards for all children in an inclusive

Qualifications

• Educated to NVQ3 in childcare or equivalent.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults.
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team.
• Experience of working with children in a primary school setting.
• Experience of working with SEN pupils.
• Experience as a play worker or working in an Early Years setting.
• A good understanding of the complexities of ASD (training will be provided).
• Experience working with students with speech and language needs.

Skills

Relate to children and adults

Teamwork

SEN pupils

Primary school experience

Play/early years experience

ASD awareness

Speech & language needs

Education

NVQ3 in childcare or equivalent

Job description

Midfield Primary School Tree House is an additional resourced provision serving pupils with ASD. Many of our children enter school with poor social and communication skills, so applicants must demonstrate clear and articulate oral language.

The role is permanent, 30 hours per week over 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days), Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid break. Successful applicants will be committed to safeguarding and to raising standards for all children in an inclusive