Autism (ASC / ASD) Teaching Assistant

Remedy Recruitment Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous rates of pay

Dedicated SEN Consultant

Refer a Friend scheme

Job summary

Remedy Recruitment Group are seeking a dedicated Qualified Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 5-19 with ASC/ASD and other learning difficulties in Stoke on Trent. You will help manage behaviour, support learning tasks set by the class teacher, and promote independence while providing personal care when needed.

The role requires resilience, experience with ASD/ADHD and EBD, and the ability to work with both primary and secondary pupils.

Qualifications

• Experience with ASC/ASD and comorbid conditions such as ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Experience with personal care for SEN children with autism.
• Able to work with primary and secondary pupils aged 5-19 with EBD needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom to manage behaviour and engage with tasks.
• Promote confidence and encourage pupils to act independently to succeed.
• Carry out personal care for some pupils when required.

Skills

Experience with ASD/ASC and learningd

Emotionally resilient

Promote independence

Education

Qualified Teaching Assistant

Job description

What happens at school can change a child's life. Could you change the future, by supporting children with a primary SEN diagnosis of Autism (ASC / ASD) to engage with education, in Stoke on Trent?

Do you have experience of offering support work to pupils ASC/ASD and comorbid conditions such as ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, emotional and behavioural difficulties, and mental health needs? Are you confident in working with children who can demonstrate challenging behaviours? Have you ever had experience with MAPA or Team Teach? Are you able to carry out personal care for SEN children with autism, and looking to work in the Stoke on Trent area?

The Job

You'll be kept busy, working with pupils aged 5-19 with a wide range of learning difficulties and disabilities. Your day will be varied, supporting children in the classroom to manage their own behaviour, engage with tasks set by the class teacher, and reach their potential. You'll take initiative, be resilient, and drive pupils to achieve and progress. You'll work on learning activities, promote confidence, and encourage pupils to act independently to succeed. You'll also be responsible for the personal care of some pupils.

You'll Be

• A Qualified Teaching Assistant with experience of young people with ASD, ADHD, and other learning difficulties
• Experienced working with primary and secondary aged pupils with EBD needs
• Emotionally resilient
• Promote happiness, self-reliance and encourage positive interactions
• Experienced with personal care

Remedy

• Generous rates of pay
• A dedicated SEN Consultant
• Access to our 'Refer a Friend' scheme

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.