Autism Graduate Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is looking for an Autism Graduate Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs in Manchester. This full-time position involves assisting teachers, managing classroom behavior, and providing personal care. Candidates should have a patient approach and solid communication skills, with a valid Enhanced DBS required. Competitive daily rates and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Flexible placements

Ongoing support from a consultant

Opportunities for professional development

Competitive daily rates of pay

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND preferred.
• A calm, patient, and proactive approach to learning support is essential.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering inclusive learning.
• Help manage behaviour in line with school policies.
• Provide personal care support where required.
• Create a safe and nurturing classroom environment.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people with SEND

Calm, patient approach

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Overview

Autism Graduate Teaching Assistant - Full Time | Manchester

Location: Manchester

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only

Start Date: ASAP

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
• Assisting the class teacher in delivering inclusive learning
• Helping manage behaviour in line with school policies
• Providing personal care support where required
• Creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND (preferred but not essential)
• A calm, patient, and proactive approach to learning support
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service - or be willing to apply for one (we can assist with the process or cover the cost)

Benefits

• Flexible, local placements to suit your availability and preferences
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Competitive daily rates of pay

If you're ready to make a positive impact and start a fulfilling new role, we'd love to hear from you.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.