KS1 SEND Teaching Assistant — Autism Support

Connex Education; Wirral; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

SEND toolkit

Dedicated consultant

Refer a friend £200

Job summary

Connex Education are working with a SEND Primary School in Wirral to recruit a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant starting September. You will support a class of 8 KS1 pupils with Autism, including verbal and pre-verbal learners with some behavioural challenges, in a welcoming environment.

The role runs 8.30am-3.30pm, is temp to perm, and offers a competitive weekly rate with access to our SEND toolkit, dedicated consultant support, and a refer-a-friend scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with complex needs, ideally in a school or care setting.
• Ability to manage behaviour and foster a positive learning environment.
• Willingness to assist with personal care and adapt to each pupil's needs.
• DBS check via update service or willingness to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Support a class of 8 KS1 pupils with Autism.
• Assist with learning activities and behavioural support.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to create a calm, engaging learning environment.

Skills

Behaviour management

Pupil support

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Connex Education are working with a SEND Primary School in Wirral to recruit a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant starting September. You will support a class of 8 KS1 pupils with Autism, including verbal and pre-verbal learners with some behavioural challenges, in a welcoming environment.

The role runs 8.30am-3.30pm, is temp to perm, and offers a competitive weekly rate with access to our SEND toolkit, dedicated consultant support, and a refer-a-friend scheme.