Autism Support Teaching Assistant — Empower & Inspire

Birmingham City Council; Birmingham; Vor Ort; GBP 21.000 - 24.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Career development

Specialist coaching

Mental health support

Supportive team

Zusammenfassung

Cherry Oak School in Birmingham is seeking a Grade A Teaching Assistant to support pupils with cognition and communication difficulties and autism. The role is 32.5 hours per week during term time, with a permanent contract and a Monday–Friday pattern.

The school emphasises empathy, resilience, and bespoke education, offering specialist coaching and progression opportunities. Successful candidates will work with a passionate team to translate unspoken needs, celebrate progress, and advocate for

Qualifikationen

• A desire to work with pupils on the autistic spectrum.
• A willingness to learn more about Autism and other diagnosed Special Educational Needs.
• The ability to follow and implement key information relating to pupils, such as Positive Behaviour Management Plans, Sensory Differences Profiles, Individual Pupil Risk Assessments, Pupil Profiles and Transition Guidance
• Be flexible to the needs of the school with an I can do attitude
• Ability to work using own initiative, and work effectively as part of a team.
• Clear and effective communication with pupils and colleagues.
• Desire to take ownership of tasks.
• Passion and commitment to supporting children and young people with Special Needs.
• Be committed to safeguarding our pupils
• Good numeracy and literacy skills

Aufgaben

• Translating the Unspoken: using sensory and trauma-informed approaches and personalised communication strategies to give every child a voice.
• Celebrating the Firsts: experiencing the moment a child makes eye contact, shares a resource, or masters a new skill.
• Joining a Community: working with a supportive team of experts who back you and celebrate every victory.

Kenntnisse

Autism awareness

Teamwork

Clear communication

Behaviour management

Jobbeschreibung

Cherry Oak School in Birmingham is seeking a Grade A Teaching Assistant to support pupils with cognition and communication difficulties and autism. The role is 32.5 hours per week during term time, with a permanent contract and a Monday–Friday pattern.

The school emphasises empathy, resilience, and bespoke education, offering specialist coaching and progression opportunities. Successful candidates will work with a passionate team to translate unspoken needs, celebrate progress, and advocate for