Autism Teaching Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; York; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative education provider is seeking a compassionate Autism Teaching Assistant to make a significant impact in the lives of students with Autism. This role involves providing tailored 1:1 support and collaborating with teachers to create engaging lessons. The ideal candidate will possess a calm demeanor, flexibility, and a strong understanding of Autism-related needs. With a focus on preparing students for adulthood, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to foster positive relationships and support the development of essential skills. Join a dedicated team in a nurturing environment and help shape the future of young learners.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with Autism in a school or youth-based setting.
• Knowledge of associated needs and behaviors linked to Autism.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to students with Autism.
• Work alongside teachers to help plan and deliver engaging lessons.
• Support students in developing social interaction and independence skills.

Skills

Supporting children with Autism

Knowledge of associated needs and behaviors linked to Autism

Calm and nurturing persona

Flexibility in education practices

Education

Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Health & Social Care

Psychology

Job description

Are you a calm, patient, and compassionate individual looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with Autism?

GSL Education are seeking a patient, resilient, and enthusiastic Autism Teaching Assistant to work at a Client Secondary school for students with additional needs in York, North Yorkshire starting as soon as possible.

About the School:

• With an emphasis on SEN children, this school is for secondary aged students, aged from 11 - 19 years which aims to provide SEN students and staff with exceptional standards of care and education.
• Every student at the School has a learning disability, and some of them also require extra special education services due to physical or sensory needs.
• The school provides its students with a customized, individualized curriculum that is in line with their needs and goals and closely related to the outcomes listed in each child's Education, Health, and Care Plan.
• The school's comprehensive curriculum provides teachers with a list of options of accessible and relevant topics to help students develop what is relevant to them and their identified EHCP broad areas of need.
• The curriculums at the school have been created after four years of intensive research into SEND as well as visits, research, and interactions with exceptional settings.
• One of the main goals of the school is to prepare students for adulthood.

Autism Teaching Assistants Requirements:

• Experience supporting children with Autism, ideally in a school or youth-based setting.
• Have knowledge ofassociatedneeds and behaviours linked to Autism.
• A relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Health & Social Care, or Psychology) is desirable but not essential..
• Have a calm, nurturing and patient persona.
• Be a flexible education practitioner, who can adapt quickly to situations.
• Hold an EnhancedDBSregistered to the Update Service or be willing to have one processed via GSL Education.

Autism Teaching Assistants Responsibilities:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to students with Autism.
• Work alongside teachers to help plan and deliver engaging lessons.
• Supporting teachers with differentiated resources and behaviour strategies.
• Support students in developing social interaction and independence skills.
• Collect data on student progress and behaviours.
• Foster positive relationships with students with autism.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service

For more information, or to apply for the position, please send your CV to Kerry Fowler or call our Hull office today. Alternatively, please visit GSL Education website to apply online, or submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. We look forward to hearing from you!