ASD Teaching Assistant (Supply)

Axcis Education; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Supply work

Bracknell school

Job summary

Axcis Education is seeking a patient, nurturing Supply Teaching Assistant to support autistic pupils at a Bracknell secondary school. This flexible, as-and-when-needed role is ideal for someone with SEND experience who can help pupils access learning and feel confident in the classroom.

The successful candidate will provide individualised support, adapting to each pupil's needs, and collaborate with teachers to maintain a calm, inclusive environment. DBS and compliance checks will be required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Able to adapt communication to individual needs.
• Committed to creating a calm, inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive and encouraging assistance to autistic pupils.
• Help pupils access and engage with classroom learning.
• Explain tasks and instructions clearly and in a way that suits the individual pupil.
• Provide reassurance and encouragement where needed.
• Adapt your communication and approach to meet individual needs.
• Support pupils to develop confidence and independence.
• Work positively alongside teachers and other support staff.
• Help create a calm, inclusive and positive learning environment.

Skills

SEND experience

Autistic pupil support

Patience & reliability

Job description

Location: Bracknell School: Secondary School Contract: Supply / As and when required Pay: £92.63 per day

The Role

We are looking for a patient, nurturing and reliable Supply Teaching Assistant to support autistic pupils at a secondary school in Bracknell. This is a flexible opportunity for someone with previous SEND experience who enjoys helping young people feel confident, supported and able to access their learning. The successful candidate will provide individualised support to pupils, helping them engage with lessons, understand instructions and overcome barriers to learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide supportive and encouraging assistance to autistic pupils.
• Help pupils access and engage with classroom learning.
• Explain tasks and instructions clearly and in a way that suits the individual pupil.
• Provide reassurance and encouragement where needed.
• Adapt your communication and approach to meet individual needs.
• Support pupils to develop confidence and independence.
• Work positively alongside teachers and other support staff.
• Help create a calm, inclusive and positive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Patient, calm and nurturing.
• Experienced in supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Ideally experienced working with autistic pupils.
• Confident explaining concepts and instructions clearly.
• Able to adapt their communication style to different needs.
• Positive, reliable and flexible.
• Comfortable working within a secondary school environment.
• Passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning.

What We Offer

• £92.63 per day.
• Flexible, as-and-when-needed supply work.
• The opportunity to work within a secondary school in Bracknell.
• The chance to make a positive difference to autistic pupils and their education.
• A role suited to someone looking for flexibility alongside their existing commitments.

If you have previous SEND experience and are looking for flexible supply work where you can use your skills to support young people, we would love to hear from you.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.