Specialist Teaching Assistant ASD and Social Communication

WMJobs; Brierley Hill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization in the education sector is seeking a Specialist Teaching Assistant ASD and Social Communication. This part-time position involves supporting children aged 5-16 with autism, ensuring their engagement in mainstream education, and collaborating with educational professionals. Candidates must possess relevant qualifications in autism support and be committed to inclusive educational practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with autism or social communication needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with families and educational settings.
• Knowledge of inclusive teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to children with autism and social communication needs.
• Work alongside teachers to reduce barriers to learning.
• Coaching and consulting with staff and families.

Skills

Support for children with autism

Communication skills

Coaching skills

Education

Relevant teaching assistant qualification

Training in autism and social communication

Job description

Specialist Teaching Assistant ASD and Social Communication

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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council,

Specialist Teaching Assistant Autism and Social Communication

32.5Hrs, term time only,

Grade 5 + SEN

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Teaching Assistant to join our Communication, Interaction, Physical and Sensory Team (CIPS).

The Service provides advice, information and training for settings children and young people with autism and or social communication needs. The service supports children and young people attending Dudley mainstream schools and forms part of the Local Offer.

Autism and Social Communication Team (ASC) are a team who offer support to children and young people, aged 5-16, with autism or a social communication need.

The team coaches, consults and co-works with pupils, families, and educational settings across the Dudley borough, helping reduce barriers to learning caused by autism or a social communication need.

The team works with pupils who attend a mainstream Dudley school who may have an autism diagnosis, although this is not compulsory, and those who have difficulty with their social communication skills.

The team can provide support to individual pupils and to whole settings through their setting support packages.

For more information on the role contact [e-mail]

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Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

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Attached documents

Specialsit Teaching Assistant ASD and Social Communication 01 10 24.pdf

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