Autism Teaching Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking an experienced Autism Teaching Assistant in Tower Hamlets to support children with Autism. You will motivate and provide individual support to ASD children, working closely in Year 6. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and strong communication skills. The role offers competitive pay and access to CPD courses, with the potential for a permanent contract. Candidates must meet safeguarding requirements and pass a background check.

Benefits

Access to CPD courses

Competitive pay

Potential for permanent contract

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant.
• Ability to support students with Autism.
• Understanding of childhood development.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and encourage ASD children.
• Provide 1:1 support for Autistic children.
• Implement strategies to support ASD children.

Skills

Experience with ASD

Support for special educational needs

Good communication skills

Job description

Autism Teaching Assistant in Tower Hamlets

Job Title: Autism Teaching Assistant in Tower Hamlets

Job Title: Autism Teaching Assistant
Location: Tower Hamlets, East London
Salary Scale: up to £100 a day
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Temp to Perm

GSL Education are currently looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant for one of our client Primary schools in Tower Hamlets, East London. The school is looking for someone who can start ASAP and has experience working with ASD individuals and small groups of Autistic children.

About Autism Teaching Assistant Role

• You will be working closely in Year 6 to motivate and encourage ASD children to reach their full potential.
• Supporting children with special educational needs
• Provide 1:1 individual support for a range of Autistic children

Ideal candidates

• Have previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant
• Be able to support pupils who have Autism
• Have basic understanding of childhood development and steps to support children
• Have knowledge and able to implement strategies to support ASD children
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills

Potential to secure permanent contract

Competitive pay

Access to CPD courses

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.

GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community. For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Teaching Assistant’ role in Tower Hamlets, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and we will be in touch.