Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant — ASD & Makaton Support

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development

Supportive team

Job summary

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Birmingham seeks a capable Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs, including ASD, in a nurturing environment. You will adapt activities, promote independence and deliver tailored one-to-one and small-group support within a supportive team.

We value collaboration with parents, carers and external agencies and offer CPD opportunities within the St Teresa of Calcutta MAC group. Visits to the school are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils requiring additional support.
• Able to adapt learning activities and promote independence.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in a close school community.
• Willingness to learn Makaton or PECS.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored one-to-one and small group support.
• Adapt activities to meet individual needs.
• Promote independence and inclusive learning.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Teamwork

Communication skills

Adaptability

Patience

Tools

Makaton

PECS

Job description

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Birmingham seeks a capable Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs, including ASD, in a nurturing environment. You will adapt activities, promote independence and deliver tailored one-to-one and small-group support within a supportive team.

We value collaboration with parents, carers and external agencies and offer CPD opportunities within the St Teresa of Calcutta MAC group. Visits to the school are encouraged.