Autism SEN Teaching Assistant – 1:1 & Small Groups (Sheffield)

Yorkshire; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Sheffield, supporting young people aged 11-19 with Autism Spectrum Condition and communication needs. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils develop communication, independence, emotional regulation and life skills.

We are looking for calm, patient, caring and resilient team players; Team Teach training is highly desirable, though relevant behaviour-support training will

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with autism or SEN.
• Calm, patient, caring and resilient.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Team player with ability to work in a school team.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support.
• Support pupils to develop communication, independence and life skills.
• Support emotional regulation and social skills.

Skills

Autism support

SEN awareness

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Sheffield, supporting young people aged 11-19 with Autism Spectrum Condition and communication needs. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils develop communication, independence, emotional regulation and life skills.

We are looking for calm, patient, caring and resilient team players; Team Teach training is highly desirable, though relevant behaviour-support training will