Autism Support Teaching Assistant - Full-Time

Reeson Education; St Albans; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Reeson Education is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to join a specialist autism school in St Albans for a September start. You will support pupils aged 4 to 16 with autism, speech, language and communication needs, developmental delay and social development difficulties.

As part of a small team of 3–5 TAs under an experienced SEN teacher, you will help with learning, communication development and fostering independence in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with special needs.
• Understanding of autism or additional needs.
• Previous work as a teaching assistant in a primary or special needs school.
• Good basic knowledge of the EYFS and/or primary curriculum.
• Positive, energetic attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
• Caring, patient and enthusiastic.
• Desire to positively impact children’s lives.
• Experience undertaking personal care tasks or willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of PECS and Makaton is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supporting classroom learning
• Working with pupils individually and in groups
• Supporting communication development
• Encouraging independence
• Helping create a positive learning environment
• Working alongside teachers and therapists

Skills

Experience supporting children with S

Understanding of autism

Knowledge of EYFS/primary curriculum

Caring, patient attitude

Willingness to learn new skills

Job description

Reeson Education is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to join a specialist autism school in St Albans for a September start. You will support pupils aged 4 to 16 with autism, speech, language and communication needs, developmental delay and social development difficulties.

As part of a small team of 3–5 TAs under an experienced SEN teacher, you will help with learning, communication development and fostering independence in a supportive environment.