SEND Teaching Assistant - Autism

Tradewind Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to support children with autism in a special school setting. This role offers both part-time and full-time opportunities, emphasizing the importance of individualized support and collaboration with educators and parents. Join a friendly team dedicated to fostering social and emotional development, while also benefiting from extensive training and development opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, this is the perfect chance to contribute to an inclusive educational environment.

Benefits

Top rates of pay

Certified CPD courses

Referral scheme

Interview preparation assistance

Help with lesson planning

Online portal for timesheets

Free social and networking events

Qualifications

• Passionate about working with children with autism.
• Minimum 6 months experience in special education with a focus on autism.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to students with autism.
• Implement individualised education plans and behaviour strategies.
• Create a supportive and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Patience

Special Education Experience

Education

Experience in Special Education

Job description

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant? Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with autism? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Tradewind are working with a special school in Birmingham which supports KS3 and KS4 students with autism and complex needs, with a diverse range of abilities. The school are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant to join their friendly team, with both part-time and full-time opportunities available. The hours are 8:45am-3:45pm.

As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant specialising in autism, you will play a vital role in our inclusive educational environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing one-on-one support to students with autism.

Implementing individualised education plans (IEPs) and behaviour intervention strategies.

Creating a supportive, safe, and nurturing learning environment.

Collaborating with teachers, therapists, and parents to maximize each child's potential.

Fostering social and emotional development and helping students build essential life skills.

Requirements:

A genuine passion for working with children with autism.

Previous experience in special education, with a focus on autism (6 months minimum).

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Patience, empathy, and a compassionate nature.

Sound interesting? Apply now!

For more information, please get in touch with Zeena on (phone number removed) / (url removed)

By registering with Tradewind, we can offer you:

• We attract top education talent and in return offer top rates of pay
• We care about your training and development more than any other agency - which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, 25 to be exact! That's 18 more than our next nearest competitor
• Great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn up to 100
• Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success
• Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement
• Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability
• Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants