Autism-Supportive Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane; Low Bolton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane is seeking a teaching assistant with strong experience in primary settings. The successful candidate will have at least 2 years' experience working with primary school children, including those with communication and interaction difficulties, and will be capable of delivering interventions.

Applicants should have ASD knowledge and a solid understanding of behaviour management, with strategies to support sensory processing challenges in the classroom.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience with primary school age children or NVQ 2 or equivalent.
• Experience with children with communication and interaction difficulties.
• Knowledge about ASD and supporting diagnosed children.
• Understanding of behaviour management and preventing/challenging behaviour.
• Understanding of sensory processing difficulties and support through sensory circuits.

Skills

Primary school experience

Interventions delivery

ASD knowledge

Behaviour management

Sensory processing support

Communication difficulties

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ 2 or equivalent

Job description

St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane is seeking a teaching assistant with strong experience in primary settings. The successful candidate will have at least 2 years' experience working with primary school children, including those with communication and interaction difficulties, and will be capable of delivering interventions.

Applicants should have ASD knowledge and a solid understanding of behaviour management, with strategies to support sensory processing challenges in the classroom.