Autism Support & Learning Assistant

Witherslack Group; Camberley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

School holidays

Career progression

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing tools

Medical cover

Great facilities

Refer-a-friend bonus

Pension plan

Job summary

Witherslack Group is seeking a Teaching Assistant to work with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and SEMH needs. You will help them learn, develop abilities and raise self-esteem in a supportive school environment.

You'll join Lavender Lodge School in Mitcham, part of our specialist education group. Candidates should be resilient, flexible, and ready to use bespoke curricula and autism strategies to deliver engaging lessons daily.

Qualifications

• Must have worked with pupils who are autistic.
• Non-verbal pupils: experience with Makaton, PECs, PODD.
• Experience with pupils displaying challenging behaviour and supporting them to manage behaviour.
• Able to work with pupils aged 4–11.
• Able to think outside the box to deliver a bespoke, accessible curriculum.
• Familiar with autism strategies such as TEACCH and attention autism, PODD usage.

Responsibilities

• Work with children and young people with autism and SEMH needs to help them learn and raise self-esteem.
• Support the teacher and therapists to deliver lessons and therapies.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive classroom environment.
• Be resilient and dedicated to supporting pupils through their learning journey.

Skills

Autism support

Non-verbal communication

Behaviour management

Ages 4–11

Tools

Makaton

Job description

Witherslack Group is seeking a Teaching Assistant to work with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and SEMH needs. You will help them learn, develop abilities and raise self-esteem in a supportive school environment.

You'll join Lavender Lodge School in Mitcham, part of our specialist education group. Candidates should be resilient, flexible, and ready to use bespoke curricula and autism strategies to deliver engaging lessons daily.