Teaching Assistant at Waterton Newstead Academy

Newstead Academy; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Newstead Academy is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to join the SEND team and support children with a range of additional and complex needs, including ASD. Experience with PECS and Makaton is advantageous; we value personalised curriculums to meet individual needs.

Join a collaborative team focused on high standards and inclusive learning, with a Head of SEND and Inclusion leading the department.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with a range of communication interactions.
• Willingness to develop skills in supporting children with additional and complex needs, including ASD and social communication difficulties.
• Experience with bespoke/personalised curriculums to meet individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of additional and complex needs in inclusive environments.
• Implement communication strategies and PECS/Makaton as part of individual plans.
• Collaborate with staff to maintain high standards and positive learning environments.

Skills

Child support

ASD awareness

Communication strategies

Tools

PECS

Makaton signing

Job description

About this Role

Thank you for your interest in the role of Teaching Assistant.

We are delighted to be looking to appoint a committed and experienced Teaching Assistant to join the staff team at Newstead Academy.

To join on us on this exciting journey, we are seeking practitioners with expertise in supporting children, or a willingness to develop within this area, with a range of additional and complex needs, particularly those with ASD and social communication/interaction difficulties. We are seeking applicants with experience of working with a range of communication interaction strategies and communication systems such as Pictorial Exchange Communication Systems (PECS) and Makaton signing systems and experience of working with bespoke/personalised curriculums to meet individual need.

The whole staff team, work in a positive and collaborative environment where the needs of the children are at the heart of all best practice and decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a strong and dedicated team who are committed to high standards and creating an inclusive learning environment for all children.

Laura Thresh

Head of SEND and Inclusion