Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education - Sheffield; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking federation of SEND schools is seeking dedicated Autism Specialist Teaching Assistants to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young adults with additional needs. This rewarding role offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment, providing essential support to students while developing your skills through bespoke training programs. Join a market-leading education company that values your contributions and offers opportunities for career progression in fields such as Occupational Therapy or Speech and Language Therapy. If you are passionate about making a difference, apply today!

Benefits

Bespoke training programme

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young adults with Autism and/or other additional needs.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and awareness of severe and complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional needs in a nurturing environment.
• Collaborate with a supportive team to meet individual child's needs.

Skills

Experience with Autism

Resilience

Resourcefulness

Understanding of safeguarding

Awareness of severe and complex needs

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in the lives of children and young adults with additional needs?

We are recruiting for Autism Specialist Teaching Assistants to join a forward-thinking federation of SEND schools in Aylesbury. Our schools support students from primary through to further education, providing an inclusive and nurturing environment where both students and staff thrive. Due to the needs of each child, you will need to be comfortable with personal care and challenging behaviour working both as an individual and a team to ensure that the child's needs are met.

Our Desired Autism Specialist Teaching Assistants Will Have:

• Experience working with children or young adults with Autism and/or other additional needs (education, care, youth work, or similar)
• A resilient and resourceful attitude
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and an awareness of severe and complex needs
• An Enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service, or be willing to undergo this check with The Edwin Group

Our Chosen Autism Specialist Teaching Assistants Will:

• Be given the opportunity to start your career in education and support students with additional needs
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values your contribution
• Receive access to a bespoke training programme designed to help you progress in your career
• Develop your skills and have the option to start training as an Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, or Unqualified Teacher you will have support every step of the way from experienced specialists

We are a market-leading education company committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How To Apply:

If you are an Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage people and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other roles you can call our SEND specialists team on (phone number removed).