Impactful Teaching Assistant: Autism & SEND Support

Outcomes First Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

"Your Wellbeing Matters" – health &amp

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Job summary

Meadowcroft School, part of Outcomes First Group, is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Autism and additional learning needs at our Wakefield site. You will work alongside teachers, therapists and a multidisciplinary team to create a safe, encouraging environment where every child can flourish and achieve their individual goals.

In this permanent, term-time role, you can expect a supportive culture with training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with Autism, SEND or additional learning needs (desirable).
• Patient, caring and passionate about helping every child succeed.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis, in small groups and within the classroom to help them engage in learning and achieve their individual goals.
• Work alongside teachers to deliver creative, engaging and personalised learning experiences.
• Encourage pupils’ communication, confidence, emotional wellbeing and independence.
• Help implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs), Communication Profiles and personalised learning strategies.
• Create positive, trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe, valued and ready to learn.
• Support pupils during outdoor learning, educational visits and enrichment activities.
• Prepare learning resources and adapt activities to meet individual needs.
• Contribute to a calm, structured and inclusive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team to achieve the very best outcomes.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children and young people.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Organised

Job description

Meadowcroft School, part of Outcomes First Group, is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Autism and additional learning needs at our Wakefield site. You will work alongside teachers, therapists and a multidisciplinary team to create a safe, encouraging environment where every child can flourish and achieve their individual goals.

In this permanent, term-time role, you can expect a supportive culture with training and development opportunities.