Autism Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Westbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A friendly school in Trowbridge seeks an Autism Teaching Assistant to support students on the Autistic Spectrum. The role offers a great opportunity for recent Graduates or caring individuals interested in specialist education. You will help students thrive academically and emotionally while managing challenging behaviors.

Qualifications

• Experience in special educational needs and mental health.
• Insight into development and neurodiversity.

Responsibilities

• Support students with communication and social cues.
• Manage challenging behaviors and encourage positive decision-making.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Resilience

Education

Graduate

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Autism Teaching Assistant - Trowbridge

A friendly and inspiring school in Trowbridge 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 offers a fantastic opportunity for a recent Graduate or a caring individual interested in specialist education.

The SEN school caters to children on the Autistic Spectrum, requiring assistance with communication, social cues, fine motor skills, self-regulation, emotional expression, and sensory processing. As an Autism Teaching Assistant, you will support students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. You will also help manage challenging behaviors and encourage positive decision-making.

This role is ideal for recent Graduates seeking experience in special educational needs and mental health. It provides insight into development and neurodiversity, along with therapeutic and restorative methods used to engage autistic children. This experience can be valuable for future careers as a Psychologist or Therapist. It is also suitable for passionate individuals looking to expand their SEN experience.

To succeed as an Autism Teaching Assistant, you should be an excellent communicator, patient, and resilient. If you are nurturing, passionate about helping children, and interested in SEN, this could be the perfect role for you!

To apply, upload your CV today!