SEND (Autism) Teaching Assistant

Chalk Education; Retford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Chalk Education is assisting a small independent school to recruit a Teaching Assistant specializing in autism. You will support SEND children in class, at lunch and break times, helping them develop skills in a safe, caring environment.

Ideal candidates will have experience working with autism, be comfortable with children and young people, and hold a willingness to adapt with a strong safeguarding mindset; an Enhanced DBS and eligibility to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with Autism.
• Comfortable and confident working with children and young people.
• Caring, flexible attitude and willingness to adapt.
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service.
• Commitment to safeguarding and eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support SEND children in a classroom, at lunch and break times.
• Assist with personal care while maintaining the pupil's dignity.
• Work closely with the class teacher to support activities and create a safe learning environment.

Skills

Autism experience

Confidence with children/young people

Caring and flexible attitude

Willingness to adapt

Job description

Are you a caring Teaching Assistant who specialises in working with children and young people on the Autistic Spectrum? Can you use your experience and knowledge of Autism to help children to develop a range of skills in the classroom?

Chalk is working with a small, new independent school to recruit a Teaching Assistant, who can support the children, in their care to progress and develop their skills in this unique setting.

This school caters for children/young people on the Autistic Spectrum and/or with Social, Emotional and Mental Health issues and is on a journey of rapid improvement and expansion.

Job Description

This Teaching Assistant role will involve supporting SEND children in a classroom setting as well as at lunch and break times.

You will be required to assist with personal care while maintaining the pupil’s dignity. You will work closely with the class teacher supporting the children across various activities, while providing a happy and safe learning environment.

Experience and understanding of a range of SEND is necessary and knowledge of skills such as alternative communication techniques and manual handling would be beneficial.

Alongside the staff you will be responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people.

To be considered for this role you will need:

• Experience supporting individuals with Autism
• To be comfortable and confident working with children/young people
• A caring and 'can do' attitude with a flexible approach

Additional requirements:

• References confirming suitability for role
• Commitment to safeguarding
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
• Continual professional development through online training
• Competitive pay rates related to your experience
• Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
• Refer a friend bonus with £150 in vouchers

About Chalk

At Chalk we aim to be the top specialist education agency out there, providing tailored staffing solutions to schools and education provisions across the UK. Chalk is made up of a team of experienced education recruiters who all share the same goal - to build solid, long-term relationships with schools, teachers and support staff alike.

We recruit SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) staff for both mainstream schools and alternative provisions across England and Wales, filling short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies in the education and care sector.

The Legal Bit

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