Autism Teaching Assistant - 1:1 & Small Groups | Full Time

Protocol Education Ltd; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Weekly PAYE pay

Free CPD and online training

Autism and SEND training

Dedicated education consultant

Long-term opportunities

Ongoing support

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Protocol Education are recruiting for an enthusiastic and compassionate Autism Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a specialist or mainstream SEND provision in the Peterlee area. You may work 1:1 or in small groups to help pupils access learning, understand instructions and develop communication and social skills.

Hours are 8:30am–3:30pm or 4:00pm during term time. A driving licence is advantageous for Peterlee and surrounding areas; DBS checks and training are required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting Autism/ASC, communication needs, sensory needs or complex SEND would be highly desirable.
• Transferable experience from care, residential work, youth work, psychology, childcare or support work would also be considered.
• All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 or small-group basis.
• Help pupils access classroom learning and understand instructions.
• Develop communication, social interaction and independence.
• Support pupils during break and lunchtime and during transitions.
• Work closely with teachers and the SENCO and contribute observations.

Skills

Patient

Empathetic

Relationship building

Team player

Adaptable

Observant

Job description

Protocol Education are recruiting for an enthusiastic and compassionate Autism Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a specialist or mainstream SEND provision in the Peterlee area. You may work 1:1 or in small groups to help pupils access learning, understand instructions and develop communication and social skills.

Hours are 8:30am–3:30pm or 4:00pm during term time. A driving licence is advantageous for Peterlee and surrounding areas; DBS checks and training are required.