Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant (Autism) - Secondary

First For Education; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE payments

CPD and ongoing support

£150 referral bonus

Job summary

First For Education is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant for a specialist secondary setting in North Birmingham. You’ll support young people with autism, learning difficulties and additional communication needs, helping them develop confidence, independence and essential life skills.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group support with a focus on independence and positive relationships, in a long-term, full-time capacity, with CPD and ongoing support offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Understanding of autism and communication differences.
• Ability to provide effective 1:1 and small-group support.
• Patience, consistency and enthusiasm every day.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with SEND in a specialist secondary setting.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group assistance to develop confidence and life skills.
• Assist pupils to engage and participate in learning activities.

Skills

SEND experience

Autism awareness

1:1 support

Small-group support

Job description

First For Education is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant for a specialist secondary setting in North Birmingham. You’ll support young people with autism, learning difficulties and additional communication needs, helping them develop confidence, independence and essential life skills.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group support with a focus on independence and positive relationships, in a long-term, full-time capacity, with CPD and ongoing support offered.