Autism Teaching Assistant - Wantage

Academics Ltd; Wantage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team in Wantage. This role involves providing essential support to a child with Autism, ensuring they receive the best possible education in a mainstream Primary school setting. The ideal candidate will have experience working with ASD and SEMH, along with strong literacy and numeracy skills. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and have the confidence to handle challenging behaviour, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a supportive environment where your skills can truly shine and help shape the future of young learners.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification required, ideally a degree.
• Experience with ASD and challenging behaviour is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support a child with ASD in a mainstream Primary school.
• Provide behaviour support and assist with literacy and numeracy.

Skills

Experience working with Autism

Behaviour support skills

Confidence to work with challenging behaviour

Good communication skills

Education

Level 3 qualification

Degree

GCSE's in Maths and English (C or above)

Tools

Team teach training

Job description

ASD Teaching Assistant - Wantage - ASAP Start

SEN Teaching Assistant Required at Mainstream Primary School - Autism Support (ASD)

89 - 95 per day dependent on experience

Do you have experience working with Autism?

A mainstream Primary school in Wantage is looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to support a child with ASD. The successful candidate will be experienced in working with ASD, SEMH and have skills in behaviour support.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum Level 3 qualification but ideally a degree
• Experience working with ASD in any setting
• Confidence to work with challenging behaviour
• Team teach training or similar
• Experience working with non-verbal ASD &/or high functioning
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE's in Maths and English - C or above)
• Good communication skills

If you have experience in a similar role and would like to know more, please get in touch. You can apply directly to this advert.

I look forward to your application!