Autism Teaching Assistant

Remedy Recruitment Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Recruitment Group is seeking an Autism (ASC/ASD) Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 5-19 with autism and related needs in Stoke-on-Trent. You’ll assist in classrooms, promote engagement with tasks, and encourage independent learning, while also supporting personal care as needed.

Experience with MAPA/Team Teach is advantageous; candidates should be resilient and capable of working with pupils who may exhibit challenging behaviours.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with ASD/ASC and comorbid conditions.
• Experience with primary and secondary pupils with EBD.
• Able to perform personal care for SEN children.
• MAPA or Team Teach experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in classroom activities and learning tasks.
• Help manage behaviour and promote independence.
• Assist with personal care and mobility where required.

Skills

ASD/ASC experience

EBD experience

Personal care

Emotional resilience

Education

Qualified Teaching Assistant

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 Stoke on Trent?

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

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.