Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Academics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is recruiting Teaching Assistants for a Special School (SEN) in Sutton, London, to start ASAP for long-term roles and daily supply. The school serves pupils with MLD, ASD and EBD; knowledge of autism is essential and experience with challenging behaviour is beneficial. You will work with pupils aged 10-16 in whole-class and 1:1 settings, with a flexible approach to duties.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of autism spectrum disorders and associated needs.
• Ability to support pupils with challenging behaviour.
• Willingness to be flexible across classes and groups.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in whole-class and 1:1 settings.
• Assist with learning activities and individual programmes.
• Contribute to maintaining a positive, inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Autism awareness

Behaviour management

Flexibility

One-to-one support

Job description

A Special school (SEN) which caters for pupils with a range of needs, including Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Autism (ASD) and behavioural difficulties (EBD) is looking for Teaching Assistants to start ASAP for long-term roles and daily supply.

There is a high proportion of autistic children attending the school so a good knowledge and understanding of autism is essential for the role. Also, being able to work with challenging behaviour would be beneficial.

The role will be very varied, you will need to be flexible to work with pupils aged 10-16 years old in a whole class setting and also 1:1 work with certain pupils.

Experience is desired, but not essential. Personality and passion for the job is the most important thing. Experience from a different sector, such as Care, Sports or Charity can also offer valuable skills.

The school is in a lovely area of Sutton, easily commutable from in or outside of London and the staff are very welcoming.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.