Teaching Assistant - Autism Support

Protocol Education Ltd; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Chipping Barnet seeks a Teaching Assistant specialized in Autism Support. This temporary role offers an opportunity to work within a dedicated team, focusing on developing social cognition and supporting students with special educational needs. With a commitment to staff development and CPD, the ideal candidate will contribute to maximizing student outcomes and fostering a supportive learning environment.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding training

Assistance with DBS checks

Access to CPD programs

Qualifications

• Experience working in education or related fields is essential.
• Qualifications for special educational needs support are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support children or young adults with special educational needs.
• Contribute positively to their learning and development.

Skills

Experience working with children or young adults with special educational needs

Ability to develop social cognition

Education

Appropriate qualifications and training

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Autism Support

Schools Vision: This school is an academic, aspirational learning community, known and respected for its pioneering spirit, humanity, and excellent outcomes.

School Results: The school has a track record of outstanding academic results. In 2019 and the subsequent two years, half of GCSE grades were at 7 or higher, with a third of students achieving at least 8 GCSEs at grade 7 or better.

Staff Benefits: The school values potential as well as experience and is committed to supporting staff development. Several non-teaching staff have trained as teachers within the school; the rich CPD programme includes full induction for new teachers, including NQTs. Additional responsibilities are considered for suitable candidates, and NQTs may be offered employment during the last few weeks of the summer term.

Location & Community: The school is situated in a state-of-the-art £50m building overlooking the Green Belt. It is easily accessible via Northern, Piccadilly, and Overground rail links, with public buses passing the entrance. A school coach service is available to staff, serving the entire catchment area.

Curriculum:

Students in the Special Provision Unit, who can access the main school, will follow the National Curriculum with the goal of taking up to 5 GCSEs at the end of Y11. Passing at Grade 4 (or equivalent) allows access to sixth-form courses within the main school.

The curriculum is highly differentiated, focusing on developing social cognition through the SCERTS framework and Social Thinking curriculum. Most students will also follow ASDAN/CoPE courses, personal and social development, and employability and work-related learning curricula.

If you have experience working with children or young adults with special educational needs and are interested in contributing positively to their lives, please send your CV to [e-mail] or call 020 3219 7740.

Applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted include 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This is a temporary position, with potential for permanence at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We conduct safeguarding checks in accordance with DfE guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, which may include an online search of shortlisted applicants.

We offer free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training. All candidates must undertake or have completed a valid enhanced DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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