Autism Teaching Assistant

senploy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established education recruiter is seeking a qualified Autism Teaching Assistant to work in Greater London. The role involves supporting students aged 5-19 with Autism and various learning difficulties, promoting independence and positive interactions. The ideal candidate must have experience with personal care and resilience in challenging behaviours. This position offers competitive pay and the opportunity to make a significant impact in children's lives.

Benefits

Generous rates of pay

Dedicated SEN Consultant

Access to exclusive schools

Refer a Friend scheme

Honest and friendly service

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with Autism (ASC/ASD) and other learning difficulties.
• Capable of promoting self-reliance and positive interactions.
• Ability to handle personal care for SEN children.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged 5-19 with learning difficulties and disabilities.
• Encourage and manage behaviour to engage with educational tasks.
• Provide personal care and promote independence among pupils.

Skills

Experience with ASD

Experience with ADHD

Emotional resilience

Ability to promote positive interactions

Experience with personal care

Education

Qualified Teaching Assistant certification

Job description

Autism (ASC / ASD) Teaching Assistant

What happens at school can change a child's life. Could you change the future, by supporting children with a primary SEN diagnosis of Autism (ASC / ASD) to engage with education, in Greenwich?

Do you have experience of offering support work to pupils ASC/ASD and comorbid conditions such as ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, emotional and behavioural difficulties, and mental health needs? Are you confident in working with children who can demonstrate challenging behaviours? Have you ever had experience with MAPA or Team Teach? Are you able to carry out personal care for SEN children with autism, and looking to work in the Stoke on Trent area?

The Job

You’ll be kept busy, working with pupils aged 5‑19 with a wide range of learning difficulties and disabilities. Your day will be varied, supporting children in the classroom to manage their own behaviour, engage with tasks set by the class teacher, and reach their potential. You’ll take initiative, be resilient, and drive pupils to achieve and progress. You’ll work on learning activities, promote confidence, and encourage pupils to act independently to succeed. You’ll also be responsible for the personal care of some pupils.

You’ll Be

• A Qualified Teaching Assistant with experience of young people with ASD, ADHD, and other learning difficulties
• Experienced working with primary and secondary aged pupils with EBD needs
• Emotionally resilient
• Promote happiness, self‑reliance and encourage positive interactions
• Experienced with personal care

Remedy

• Remedy are an established and respected education recruiter
• Generous rates of pay
• A dedicated SEN Consultant
• A large number of schools exclusive to Remedy
• Honest and friendly service
• Access to our 'Refer a Friend' scheme

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