Autism Support Teaching Assistant — Flexible Hours

Protocol Education Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 15,153 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd is seeking a dedicated SEN Support Assistant to support students with autism in a special needs secondary school setting. The role involves assisting with life skills, promoting independence, and managing behaviours in a calm, professional manner.

You will work with non-verbal students to facilitate communication, within a school environment that values teamwork and strong communication. Flexibility to fit school timetables may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with autism.
• Understanding of secondary education curriculum.
• Ability to handle and de-escalate challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students with autism in a special needs secondary school setting.
• Assist in teaching life skills and promoting independence.
• Manage behaviours that challenge in a calm and professional manner.
• Work with non-verbal students to facilitate communication.

Skills

Autism experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

De-escalation

Non-verbal support

Job description

Protocol Education Ltd is seeking a dedicated SEN Support Assistant to support students with autism in a special needs secondary school setting. The role involves assisting with life skills, promoting independence, and managing behaviours in a calm, professional manner.

You will work with non-verbal students to facilitate communication, within a school environment that values teamwork and strong communication. Flexibility to fit school timetables may be required.