Teaching Assistant - ASC

TN United Kingdom; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated ASC SEND Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with Autism in Macclesfield. This full-time role involves working closely with a year 9 student who requires focused support due to behavioural challenges. The ideal candidate will have experience with Autism and a caring approach to education. Join a team committed to enriching the learning experience and helping students thrive academically and socially. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with KS3 pupils with Autism is essential.
• Up to date Safeguarding and Prevent awareness training is required.

Responsibilities

• Support a pupil in year 9 with Autism and behavioural difficulties.
• Work closely with parents and carers to ensure the best outcomes.

Skills

Experience with Autism

Behaviour Management

Safeguarding Training

Prevent Awareness Training

Support Work

Education

Up to date Safeguarding Training

Up to date Prevent Awareness Training

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ASC Teaching Assistant – Macclesfield – ASAP

Are you an experienced ASC SEND Teaching Assistant looking for your next role? Are you experienced supporting pupils in key stage 3 with severe ASC?

We are currently supporting a school near Macclesfield who are looking to recruit an experienced, dedicated and reliable ASC SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team.

The role will start as soon as possible, it will be full time and will be on an ongoing basis. You will be supporting a pupil in year 9. This particular student has a diagnosis of Autism and will require somebody who has a good understanding of ASC, as he often finds it difficult to stay focused. There could be times where the pupils may display some behavioural difficulties.

The team at this school are dedicated to continuously working closely with parents and carers to provide the best possible outcome for each child. Offering various enrichment activities which in turn encourages pupils to progress through the various aspects of the curriculum.

It would be advantageous if you hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle to be able to get to the school. You are not required to hold business insurance, it is purely to be able to get to the school.

please note, only candidates with experience of Autism will be considered.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Location – Macclesfield
• Position – ASC Teaching Assistant
• Type of work – Teaching Assistant
• End date – ongoing
• Contract type – Temporary
• Full time
• Minimum rate of pay – £90 – £110
• Hours – 8:30 am – 4:30pm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience working with KS3 pupils with Autism ( essential)
• Previous experience working of working with young people (which we can reference)
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (essential, but we can provide training)
• Up to date Prevent awareness training issued in the last 3 years (essential, but we can provide training)
• Up to date behaviour management training (desirable, highly recommended)

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced DBS certificate on the update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references
• Experience supporting young people with special educational needs, specifically Autism (ASD/ASC)
• Previous support work, TA or LSA work within a UK school or other related experience.
• A caring and professional manner, willing to support with the personal care of pupils.