Autism Specialist KS4 Teaching Assistant. Job in United Kingdom Education & Training Jobs

Aspire People; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency in the UK is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to support children with Autism in North Birmingham. The role involves working one-to-one to help children engage with their educational tasks and overcome challenges. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in Teaching & Learning and experience working with SEN children. Competitive pay and access to free training is offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Access to free online training

Continuous Personal Development (CPD)

Qualifications

• Experience working one-to-one with children on a long-term basis.
• SEN experience covering Autism.
• Dedication to helping SEN children achieve targets.

Responsibilities

• Assist children with Autism and associated challenging behaviours.
• Encourage, motivate and support children within the classroom.
• Engage with children to keep them on task.

Skills

Experience with children with Autism

Communication skills

Patient and understanding nature

Ability to engage children

Education

Level 3 qualification in Teaching & Learning

Job description

Do you enjoy working on a one‑to‑one basis with children with Autism? Aspire People are looking to recruit a teaching assistant to assist children with Autism & associated challenging behaviours. We are looking for experienced teaching assistants who can encourage, motivate and support children within the classroom so that they can access the curriculum with ease and bridge the present gap.

The school in North Birmingham has recently received funding and is looking for talented SEND TAs to work on a casual or full time basis for the rest of the school year.

The children you will be supporting may have behavioural difficulties and demonstrate lower‑level disruption. You will need to be able to engage with the children, keep them on task and have a patient and understanding nature.

The ideal candidate

• Level 3 qualification in Teaching & Learning (ideal)
• Long term (an academic term or more) experience of working with children on a one‑to‑one basis
• SEN experience covering Autism
• Able to communicate and build rapport with the children you support
• Passionate about working with SEN children & dedicated to helping them thrive and achieve targets set in line with their individual education plan's (IEP)

A highly skilled, dedicated consultant with in‑depth knowledge of SEND.

Excellent rates of PAY! Access to free online training and CPD.

I am keen to talk to SEND Support Assistants across the Birmingham area who are interested in working with Aspire People. If you are interested in finding out more about myself and Aspire People head to our website (url removed).

If you feel this position is for you, please apply above and I will be in touch: Sarah (phone number removed).

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.