Autism Support Teaching Assistant — Free DBS & Training

Five Education Recruitment Limited; Winscombe; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS

Specialist training (Team Teach, Makat

Mentoring while you work

Job summary

Five Education Recruitment Limited seeks a caring Teaching Assistant to support pupils in schools around Shipham near Cheddar. The role concentrates on autism support, helping children engage in activities and routines, and promoting communication and positive behaviour.

You will work closely with teachers and other staff in a supportive school environment. Ideal candidates are calm, patient and nurturing, able to adapt to individual needs and structured routines while upholding safeguarding and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with autism (professional or personal).
• Able to provide two recent references (from the last two years).
• Right to work in the UK; sponsorship not available.
• Ability to drive and commute to Shipham area.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with autism 1:1 or in small groups.
• Help pupils engage with learning activities and daily routines.
• Encourage communication, independence and positive behaviour.
• Work closely with teachers and other support staff.

Skills

Calm temperament

Patience

Nurturing

Adaptability

Safeguarding

Job description

Five Education Recruitment Limited seeks a caring Teaching Assistant to support pupils in schools around Shipham near Cheddar. The role concentrates on autism support, helping children engage in activities and routines, and promoting communication and positive behaviour.

You will work closely with teachers and other staff in a supportive school environment. Ideal candidates are calm, patient and nurturing, able to adapt to individual needs and structured routines while upholding safeguarding and