Autism Teaching Assistant

Austin Fraser; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An inspiring school in Thatcham is seeking a dedicated Autism Teaching Assistant to join their team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates or caring individuals interested in specialist education. You will provide essential support to children on the Autistic Spectrum, assisting them academically, socially, and emotionally. This position allows you to gain invaluable experience in special educational needs, preparing you for future roles as a Psychologist or Therapist. If you are passionate about helping children and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Graduate Opportunity

Hands-on experience in SEN

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and a patient, resilient attitude are essential.
• Interest in special educational needs and mental health is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Support students with communication, social cues, and emotional expression.
• Help manage challenging behavior and encourage positive decision-making.

Skills

Communication Skills

Patience

Resilience

Understanding of Autism

Education

Recent Graduate

Job description

A friendly and inspiring school in Thatcham is looking for an Autism Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as next week. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, and is a fantastic opportunity for a recent Graduate or a caring individual interested in specialist education.

The SEN school caters for children on the Autistic Spectrum, and therefore the students need assistance with communication, social cues, fine motor skills, self-regulation, emotional expression, and sensory processing. As the Autism Teaching Assistant, you will provide all students with the support they need to thrive in all areas of education, helping them academically, socially, and emotionally. You will also help manage any challenging behaviour that may arise and encourage positive decision-making.

This is a fantastic opportunity if you are a recent Graduate interested in building your experience with special educational needs and mental health. You will gain a first-hand insight into development and neurodiversity, as well as the therapeutic and restorative methods used to help engage Autistic children. This will give you the experience essential to train as a Psychologist or Therapist in the future. This is also a great opportunity for a passionate individual looking to further their SEN experience.

To be a successful Autism Teaching Assistant, you will need to be an excellent communicator and have a patient and resilient attitude. If you are nurturing, with a passion for helping children, and an interest in SEN, then this is the role for you!

Job Details

1. Position: Autism Teaching Assistant
2. Start: Immediate
3. Salary: £85 to £95 per day
4. Location: Thatcham
5. Graduate Opportunity!

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