Teaching Assistant

Remedy Education; Harrow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is looking for a behaviour specialist in Harrow to support students with mild ASD. The ideal candidate will supervise, assist with lesson planning, and provide feedback on student progress. Relevant qualifications and experience in education are essential. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on students' learning and development.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in education or special needs support.
• Experience working with students with ASD and other learning barriers.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with students and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a child with mild ASD on a 1:1 basis.
• Assist in developing teaching strategies and resources.
• Provide feedback on the child's progress to teachers.
• Support the child’s learning in literacy and numeracy.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Empathy towards students

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

Remedy Recruitment is currently recruiting for a behaviour specialist to assist students who have mild ASD (Autism).

Job details:

• Supervising and supporting a child with mild ASD as a 1:1
• Assisting in the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies
• Providing detailed and regular feedback to teachers on the child's achievement, progress and needs.
• Attending to children's personal needs where required, including social, health, physical, first aid and welfare matters
• Contributing towards a purposeful and supportive learning environment.
• Undertaking structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities to ensure achievement of learning goals
• Assisting with the supervision of children out of lesson times, such as playtime and lunchtime duty
• Establishing good relationships with children, acting as a role model
• Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all children, supporting difference and ensuring that all have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Supporting the child with their learning and development in areas such as literacy, numeracy, Key Stage and/or subject specific
• Encouraging children to interact with others and engage in activities
• Preparing and clearing the classroom assisting with the display of children's work
• Preparing and maintaining equipment and resources and supporting children in their use
• Undertaking record keeping
• Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with parents/carers
• Providing general administrative support

Requirements:

• Relevant qualifications
• Basic knowledge of SEND and learning barriers.
• Some knowledge of strategies in working with young people with challenging behaviours
• Knowledge of some of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues in the workplace.
• Experience of working directly with young people in an education or training environment, supporting the learning of students.
• Experience of establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders, at all levels.
• Experience of managing and being responsible for own workload.

If this job is for you please APPLY now or send your CV to Dylan @ Remedy Education