Autism / Special Needs Teaching Assistant

senploy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist school in Southwark is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex Autism and learning disabilities. The role involves providing emotional support, aiding academic progress, and managing behavior in a creative, therapeutic environment. This opportunity is ideal for graduates in Psychology or Criminology, offering valuable experience alongside therapists and psychologists. Starting ASAP, the position offers daily pay between £100 and £115, from 8:30am to 3:30pm.

Qualifications

• Graduates in Psychology or Criminology preferred.
• Experience with special needs is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Providing emotional and mental health support to all students.
• Helping pupils achieve academic milestones.
• Managing challenging behavior and developing strategies.
• Improving communication through various supports.
• Working with Teachers and multi-therapy teams.

Skills

Emotional and mental health support

Academic support

Managing challenging behavior

Communication support

Collaboration with multi-therapy teams

Education

Psychology or Criminology degree

Job description

Are you a friendly and bubbly graduate? Are you interested in Autism and Special Educational Needs? Do you want to help support children and young adults?

One of the top specialist schools in Southwark are looking for a Graduate to support their pupils with complex Autism and learning disabilities as a Teaching Assistant. The children at this school range from 3 to 16 years of age, and will benefit from a caring, empathetic and engaging graduate who is passionate about supporting vulnerable children.

The school employs a therapeutic approach, meaning the children engage in many activities outside of traditional lessons. Experience working with children or adults with Special Needs would be beneficial for this role!

Responsibilities

• Providing emotional and mental health support to all students
• Helping pupils reach their academic milestones, whilst also increasing their interpersonal and life skills
• Managing challenging behaviour and developing positive behaviour strategies
• Improving communication, through speech and language support, visual aids and Makaton
• Collaborating with Teachers, Support Staff and multi-therapy teams

This is a fantastic opportunity for any Psychology or Criminology Graduate to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school. In addition, you will gain invaluable experience working with special needs, neurodiversity and mental health difficulties. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker or teacher.

Opportunity Details

• Autism/Special Needs Teaching Assistant
• Graduate Opportunity
• ASAP Start
• Southwark
• £100 - £115 per day (8:30am to 3:30pm)

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today with your current CV.