Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Vision for Education - Sheffiel[...]

Gumtree; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking dedicated Autism Specialist Teaching Assistants to join their forward-thinking federation of schools. This rewarding role involves supporting children and young adults with additional needs, fostering an inclusive and nurturing environment. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills through a bespoke training program, with pathways to become an Occupational Therapist or Speech and Language Therapist. Join a collaborative team that values your contributions and make a real difference in the lives of students. If you are passionate about education and eager to take on a fulfilling challenge, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bespoke training programme

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young adults with Autism.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional needs in a nurturing environment.
• Work collaboratively with a supportive team.

Skills

Experience with Autism

Understanding of safeguarding

Resilience and resourcefulness

Education

Relevant experience in education or care

Job description

Contact Vision for Education - Sheffield

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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).

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"Be wary of buyers asking to use 'Gumtree delivery' or 'Payments on Gumtree' because Gumtree doesn't offer these services currently. Requests from Whatsapp or SMS could be scams"

"Only access Gumtree from gumtree.com and do not follow links sent by other users"

"Share photos and ask lots of questions about the items you are buying and selling"

"If an ad or reply sounds too good to be true, it probably is"

"Use the 'Reply to ad' button for your safety and privacy"

"Don't reply to email addresses hidden in text and pictures"

"Trade in person, use PayPal 'paying for an item or service' to transfer money"

"Beware of fake Gumtree, eBay or escrow sites and invoices"