Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant based in a Secondary School Provisions Unit

TN United Kingdom; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational provider is looking for a dedicated Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant to support students with autism in a Secondary School Provisions Unit. This role involves establishing routines, managing transitions, and fostering communication with students and their families. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children with special educational needs and a passion for making a positive impact in their lives. Join a supportive team in a dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of students' social skills and resilience while working closely with a dedicated staff.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with autism in educational settings.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Establish routines and manage transitions for students.
• Support interests and behaviours while collaborating with parents.

Skills

Experience with autism

Communication skills

Collaboration with parents

Behaviour management

Building resilience

Education

Experience in educational settings

Understanding of special educational needs

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Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant based in a Secondary School Provisions Unit, Barnet

Client: Philosophy Education

Location: Barnet, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

Job Description:

Autism Support Teaching Assistant based in a Secondary School Provisions Unit

Location: High Barnet (close to Cockfosters Underground Station and High Barnet Underground Station). Parking available at school site.

Pay: £90 (going up to £100 per day)

Time: 8:15 to 3:30pm and 8:15am to 2:15pm on Fridays

We are currently working with an Autism Support Provisions Unit for a secondary school in Barnet supporting approximately 200 students.

About the school provision:

The Special Resource Provision is an additional resource within the mainstream school, offering up to 49 places for pupils with autistic spectrum conditions (ASC).

The Provision supports students with:

• A diagnosis of ASC as a primary need in their EHCP
• Access to the Social Thinking curriculum, designed for social learning challenges
• Benefits from learning alongside appropriate peer models
• Ability to have their behaviour managed within the medium risk setting of the unit
• An understanding of their ASC diagnosis and willingness to engage with learning/support

Students follow a differentiated curriculum focusing on social cognition, using the SCERTS framework and Social Thinking curriculum, with opportunities to take GCSEs and access further education.

Teaching Assistant Role:

We seek a Teaching Assistant with experience supporting students with autism. Responsibilities include:

• Establishing routines with students
• Managing transitions and changes
• Communicating clearly
• Supporting interests and behaviours
• Collaborating with parents/carers
• Building resilience

If you have experience working with children or young adults with special educational needs and wish to contribute positively, please send your CV to [email protected] or contact us at 020 39260303.

We aim to respond within three working days. Due to high volume, some enquiries may not receive individual replies. If you do not hear from us, your application was unsuccessful. Philosophy Education is recruiting on behalf of our client.