Autism SEND Teaching Assistant | Full-Time Impact

New Directions Group; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Vor Ort; GBP 18.000 - 22.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

New Directions Group is seeking a caring, resilient SEND Teaching Assistant to join an autism-specific All-Age school in Shirley. You will support pupils aged 4 to 7 in Early Years and Key Stage 1, providing personalised learning support and assisting with communication, independence and emotional regulation.

Role involves working with teachers and therapists, promoting safe and engaging learning, and contributing to observations and records.

Qualifikationen

• Experience with SEND or autism.
• Patient and empathetic approach to learning.
• Calm and resilient in challenging situations.
• Flexible and proactive in supporting development.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.
• Willingness to undertake personal care duties as part of role.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• DBS Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Two satisfactory references (min 2 years).

Aufgaben

• Support pupils with autism and additional learning needs in classroom and outdoor settings.
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists on individualised learning plans.
• Promote communication using visual supports and alternative methods.
• Help pupils develop social, emotional and independence skills.
• Assist with behaviour support strategies for challenging behaviours.
• Support with personal care when needed with dignity and respect.
• Create a safe, nurturing learning environment.
• Contribute to observations and pupil progress records.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.

Kenntnisse

SEND experience

Patience

Resilience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Personal care duties

Ausbildung

Teaching Assistant qualification

Learning Support qualification

Jobbeschreibung

New Directions Group is seeking a caring, resilient SEND Teaching Assistant to join an autism-specific All-Age school in Shirley. You will support pupils aged 4 to 7 in Early Years and Key Stage 1, providing personalised learning support and assisting with communication, independence and emotional regulation.

Role involves working with teachers and therapists, promoting safe and engaging learning, and contributing to observations and records.