SEND Teaching Assistant for ASD/PDA - Term-Time, ASAP

Unique School Solutions LTD; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE payroll

Free training courses

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Temp-to-perm after 12 weeks

Job summary

Unique School Solutions are supporting a large SEND school in Rotherham, providing a Teaching Assistant to support students aged 5-19 with ASD and PDA. The role involves working 1:1, 2:1 or 3:1 in the classroom, alongside other TAs, under the guidance of the class teacher.

The position starts ASAP and may lead to a permanent role after 12 weeks. The school is described as UK leading, rated Good by Ofsted 2023, and provides a supportive leadership team.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or adults with ASD and/or PDA within the last 2 years in a school/residential/social care setting
• Good level of physical fitness required for a demanding role
• Patience, empathy and calmness are essential
• Able to work under the direction of the class teacher and use own initiative
• 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
• Work under the guidance of the class teacher and with your fellow TAs
• Be involved in delivering targeted support during lessons and activities

Skills

Experience with ASD/PDA in school/resi

Patience

Empathy and calmness

Follow directions and take initiative

Makaton (desirable)

Job description

Unique School Solutions are supporting a large SEND school in Rotherham, providing a Teaching Assistant to support students aged 5-19 with ASD and PDA. The role involves working 1:1, 2:1 or 3:1 in the classroom, alongside other TAs, under the guidance of the class teacher.

The position starts ASAP and may lead to a permanent role after 12 weeks. The school is described as UK leading, rated Good by Ofsted 2023, and provides a supportive leadership team.