Autism Teaching Assistant

Veritas-Education-Recruitmen; Preston; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Autism Teaching Assistant (CSASDTA) City of Preston, England. A Good primary school in Preston, Lancashire is looking for an experienced Autism specialist Teaching Assistant for a position starting as soon as possible. This is a long-term, full-time role with immediate start.

ASD specialist TA should have worked with young pupils on the autism spectrum, understand IEPs, and be able to apply de-escalation techniques while supporting SEN pupils with resilience and dedication.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young pupils on the autism spectrum.
• Strong understanding of autism and how to use IEPs to support pupils.
• Able to keep pupils focused and manage triggers to prevent behavioural issues.
• Resilience and tenacity to persevere in a challenging role.

Responsibilities

• Support ASD pupils in early years within a primary setting.
• Assist with classroom activities and individualised learning plans.
• Apply de-escalation techniques to maintain a calm learning environment.
• Monitor pupil progress and communicate with SEN staff.

Skills

Autism spectrum

SEN

IEP understanding

De-escalation techniques

Job description

Autism Teaching Assistant (CSASDTA) City of Preston, England

An 'Good' Primary schoolin Preston, Lancashire are looking for an experienced and approachable Autism specialist Teaching Assistant for a position starting as soon as possible. Autism (ASD) Specialist Teaching Assistant -near Preston

• Autism (ASD) Specialist Teaching Assistant
• SEN
• TA
• Early Years (Reception class)
• Preston
• Full time position

ASD Teaching Assistant Information:

• For this position you will need to be an experienced Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant who has worked with young pupils on the Autism spectrum.
• You will need a strong understanding of the autism spectrum and how to use specific IEP's to provide effective support to this pupil.
• You will have to be able to keep the pupil focused on their work and be aware of any particular triggers that may cause a behavioural reaction.
• Should there be a reaction, having a variety of de-escalating techniques to help control the pupil and the situation.
• Working with SEN pupils has to be a passion, as everyday will propose different obstacles for you to overcome.
• It can be a very challenging and emotionally testing position, but having resilience and tenacity to persevere will be key in succeeding.
• Although this is a challenging role, it is hugely rewarding, seeing a pupil progress under your guidance is uplifting and makes all the tough times worthwhile.

School Information:

• This Primary school is committed to providing children with the very best education so that they all fulfil their potential and develop a lasting love of learning and sense of curiosity in the world around them.
• The school are very eager to celebrate all pupil's achievements and believe that pupils who feel proud and confident in their work will behave better and be harder working later on in life.
• The curriculum the school provides is stimulating, rich and creative allowing the continual teaching of core subjects to be balanced by imaginative opportunities.
• This school is held in very high regard around the Preston area and Lancashire. It is a superb to work in and they will provide additional training to help your professional development and career progression.

This is a long term, full time position starting immediately.

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