SEND TA for ASD/PDA – 1:1 Support (Temp-Perm)

Unique School Solutions LTD; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

70+ free training courses

Refer a friend scheme

Temp-to-perm after 12 weeks

PAYE payroll

Job summary

Unique School Solutions is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant for a large school in Rotherham. You will support students with ASD/PDA on a 1:1 to 3:1 basis, working with other TAs under a class teacher's guidance. The role starts ASAP with a view to a permanent position after 12 weeks.

The role is in a UK leading specialist school serving ages 5-19, offering a supportive leadership team and ongoing professional development through in-house training.

Qualifications

• Experience with ASD and/or PDA in school/residential/social care setting within last 2 years.
• Good physical fitness for a demanding role.
• Patience, empathy and calmness.
• Ability to follow directions and use own initiative.
• Personal care and Makaton experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students in the classroom on a 1:1, 2:1 or 3:1 basis alongside other TAs under the guidance of the class teacher.
• Work with a team of TAs and classroom staff to support learning during term time.
• Potential for permanent position after a successful 12-week placement.

Skills

ASD experience

PDA experience

Patience

Empathy

Calm under pressure

Makaton (desirable)

Job description

Unique School Solutions is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant for a large school in Rotherham. You will support students with ASD/PDA on a 1:1 to 3:1 basis, working with other TAs under a class teacher's guidance. The role starts ASAP with a view to a permanent position after 12 weeks.

The role is in a UK leading specialist school serving ages 5-19, offering a supportive leadership team and ongoing professional development through in-house training.