Autism (ASC / ASD) Teaching Assistant

Remedy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Education is seeking an Autism Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 5-19 with ASC/ASD in Stoke-on-Trent. You will help manage behaviour, support engagement with class tasks, and encourage independence while promoting positive interactions.

Experience with MAPA/Team Teach is advantageous, and successful candidates should be emotionally resilient and capable of providing personal care where needed to help pupils reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teaching Assistant with experience of young people with ASD/ADHD.
• Experience working with primary and secondary pupils with EBD needs.
• Must be emotionally resilient and able to promote happiness and independence.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged 5-19 with ASC/ASD and related needs in the classroom.
• Assist with behaviour management and engagement in tasks set by the teacher.
• Support personal care for some pupils as required.
• Encourage pupils to become more independent and reach their potential.

Skills

ASD/ADHD experience

Emotional resilience

Behaviour management

Personal care experience

Job description

Autism (ASC / ASD) Teaching Assistant

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

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