Teaching Assistant — Autism & SEMH Support

Aspris; Bere Alston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reward and discount scheme

Comprehensive induction

Blue Light Card

Training and career progression

Paid enhanced DBS

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Quay View School is looking for a committed Teaching Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will be resilient and adaptable, supporting students aged 7-19 with autism and related conditions.

The role involves maintaining positive relationships with students and working collaboratively with teachers and wellbeing teams to foster emotional regulation and engagement in learning. Benefits include a reward scheme, induction, and ongoing training support.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with social/emotional difficulties.
• Ability to adapt support to meet individual student needs.
• Demonstrates high emotional availability and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Support students’ safety and welfare.
• Assist in teaching and learning activities.
• Help students engage and re-engage in their learning.
• Devise activities to help students regulate their emotions.
• Support student holistic development.

Skills

Experience with children

Adaptability

Strong communication skills

Emotional availability

Calm under pressure

Job description

Quay View School is looking for a committed Teaching Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will be resilient and adaptable, supporting students aged 7-19 with autism and related conditions.

The role involves maintaining positive relationships with students and working collaboratively with teachers and wellbeing teams to foster emotional regulation and engagement in learning. Benefits include a reward scheme, induction, and ongoing training support.