SEN Teaching Assistant (Autism Resource Provision)

Dunbar Education; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a student with Autism. This full-time role involves ensuring the student is engaged in learning and behaving appropriately while acting as a vital link between the student and teacher. The position is long-term for the 2024/2025 academic year, with working hours from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and a compassionate character, ready to make a positive impact in a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with Autism and Learning Difficulties.
• Ability to manage challenging behavior effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support a student with Autism on a 1:1 basis.
• Act as a bridge between the student and the teacher.

Skills

Experience with Autism

Behavior Management

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant (Autism Resource Provision)

Dunbar Education is working on behalf of an Autism Resource Provision (ARP) to recruit a SEN Teaching Assistant. The role involves supporting a student with Autism on a 1:1 basis. The student has moderate Learning Difficulties and may display some challenging behaviour.

The main responsibilities include acting as a bridge between the student and the teacher, ensuring the student is learning, behaving appropriately, and safeguarded.

This is a full-time, long-term position for the 2024/2025 academic year. The working hours are from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, on-site during term time.

The school is located a 10-minute walk from the local train station, accessible via the underground, and offers on-site parking.

Due to the nature of the role working with a vulnerable student, candidates must have relevant experience and the right character to support this student effectively. Vetting will be conducted to ensure suitability.

If interested, please send your CV and cover letter to apply for this position.