Autism Assistant

Axcis Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education is recruiting a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 2 pupil with ASD at a Camden, London primary school. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm, and is temporary unless stated otherwise.

The successful candidate will deliver individualised 1:1 support, foster a calm and inclusive environment, and build strong relationships with pupils and staff while ensuring safeguarding expectations are met.

Qualifications

• Have experience supporting children with ASD or other additional needs.
• Understand the importance of structure, routine and consistency.
• Be patient, calm, nurturing and adaptable.
• Be confident providing individualised 1:1 support.
• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised 1:1 support to a Year 2 pupil.
• Build positive relationships with the child and school staff.
• Adapt approaches to meet the child’s ASD needs and progress.
• Support learning activities and maintain a safe, inclusive environment.

Skills

ASD support

1:1 support

Classroom support

Communication skills

Job description

1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant – Year 2 (ASD Support)

Location: Primary School, Camden, London

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm

We are potentially recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 2 child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We are looking for someone who is patient, understanding and passionate about supporting children with additional needs, helping them to feel safe, included and confident within the school environment.

The successful candidate will be able to offer individualised support, build positive relationships and adapt their approach to meet the child's needs.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience supporting children with ASD or other additional needs.
• Understand the importance of structure, routine and consistency.
• Be patient, calm, nurturing and adaptable.
• Be confident providing individualised 1:1 support.
• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to make a real difference to a child's school experience, development and learning journey.

INDLON

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.

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.