Autism & Behaviour Specialist Teaching Assistant Full Time

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contracts

Full-time / Part-time roles

£95-110/day pay

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Sheffield currently seeks an Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Sheffield. The role focuses on delivering dedicated 1-2-1 support to students with autism and other needs within a nurturing learning environment.

Experience with SEN, compassion and strong communication are essential. Both full-time and part-time positions are available, with permanent contracts possible and a daily rate of £95–£110 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or adults with special educational needs.
• Compassionate and patient character.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Ability to work with challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-2-1 support to students with diverse needs (Autism, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and behavioural challenges).
• Foster a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued and supported.
• Collaborate with the staffing team within school to ensure that every student can reach their full potential.

Skills

One-to-one support

Compassionate

Patience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Behaviour management

Job description

Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Sheffield are looking for a Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant to join the workforce of a specialist school in Sheffield

Responsibilities:

• Provide 1-2-1 support to students with diverse needs (Autism, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and behavioural challenges)
• Support in fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every student feels values and supported
• Collaborate with the staffing team within school to ensure that every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential

Requirements:

• Experience working with children, young people or adults with special educational needs
• Compassionate and patient character
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to work with challenging behaviours
• Driving licence is preferred but is not required if you have adequate travel arrangements

Additional Information:

• £95-110/day - Dependent on experience and performance
• Permanent contracts available.
• Full-time and part-time roles.
• Psychology Students and Grads encouraged to apply
• Support workers and Care assistants are also encouraged to apply

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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