ASD Teaching Assistant

Senploy; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Senploy is assisting a Greenwich secondary SEN school in recruiting an ASD Teaching Assistant to support a high needs class of 6-10 pupils, many of whom are non-verbal and require specialist communication support.

The role involves working with Makaton, PECS or other ASD approaches, collaborating with a small team to help pupils access learning, regulate sensory and emotional needs, and develop independence throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Experience using Makaton, PECS or other recognised ASD approaches to support communication.
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder and complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Support approximately 6-10 pupils, many non-verbal, with communication and learning.
• Help pupils access learning and develop communication skills.
• Support sensory regulation and day-to-day development within a classroom team.

Skills

Makaton

ASD support

Job description

ASD Teaching Assistant - Greenwich - Secondary SEN School - High Needs ASD Class - ASAP Start

• ASD Teaching Assistant required for a Secondary SEN school
• ASD Teaching Assistant required in Greenwich
• ASD Teaching Assistant required to work in a high needs ASD class
• Experience with Makaton and/or other ASD approaches is highly desirable

Are you looking for an ASD Teaching Assistant role?

Do you have experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and feel confident working with pupils who have complex communication and additional needs?

Do you have experience using Makaton, PECS or other communication and ASD approaches to support non-verbal pupils?

Would you be able to travel to a primary school in Greenwich 5 days a week?

If you answered YES, then this ASD Teaching Assistant role could be the perfect opportunity for you!

The Position - ASD Teaching Assistant

A welcoming Secondary SEN school in Greenwich is seeking a dedicated and experienced ASD Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. You will be working within a high needs ASD class, supporting approximately 6-10 pupils, many of whom are non-verbal and require specialist support with communication, learning, sensory regulation and their day-to-day development. The successful ASD Teaching Assistant will ideally have experience using Makaton, PECS or other recognised ASD approaches and communication strategies. You will work closely with the class teacher and two other Teaching Assistants to provide consistent, individualised support to pupils throughout the school day. Your role will involve supporting pupils to access learning, develop their communication skills, manage sensory and emotional needs and build their independence. You will need to be patient, calm and resilient, with a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.

The School - ASD Teaching Assistant

This Secondary SEN school in Greenwich is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment for pupils with a range of additional needs. You will be joining a dedicated team within a specialist high needs ASD provision. The class provides a structured and supportive environment for pupils with significant communication and learning needs. The school is looking for someone who is enthusiastic, compassionate and confident supporting pupils with ASD. The school is a 3 minute walk from the station and rated 'Good' by Ofsted.